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- NewsSignificant growth expected for Asia-Pacific needle safety device marketThe Asia-Pacific sharps safety device market is expected to reach a value of $467.2 million by 2024.06/08/2017Read More
- Sharps Safety ProductsPoor needle safety leads to 15 deaths in South SudanInadequate needle safety practices contributed to 15 child fatalities in South Sudan, highlighting the importance of sharps safety procedures.06/02/2017Read More
- News'More accurate' HIV test may help sharps injury victims affected by virus
US scientists have created a new test that can determine the status of HIV after initial treatment, which could have benefits for unfortunate needle injury victims.
05/31/2017Read More - Sharps Safety ProductsHow EPInet helps the US healthcare sector monitor sharps injuriesHow does the EPInet surveillance system help in the monitoring of sharps injuries?05/31/2017Read More
- NewsThird of waste workers at risk of sharps injury, highlighting need for PPEWhy personal protective equipment now needs to take into account sharps injury prevention.05/26/2017Read More
- NewsCould emphasising sharps safety procedures lead to higher vaccine uptakeWhy there are rules in place regarding HIV and hepatitis C where blood donation is concerned05/24/2017Read More
- NewsNeedlestick injuries - a growing problem for Dublin waste disposal workersSharps injuries are becoming a growing problem for waste disposal workers in Dublin, new figures show.05/22/2017Read More
- Sharps Safety ProductsTexas man contracts hepatitis C after nurse reuses syringeSyringes were reused at a Texas hospital, leading to a man contracting the hepatitis C virus.04/20/2017Read More
- NewsSharps safety to be focus of US college Commencement AddressNeedlestick injury victim and sharps safety campaigner Karen Daley will be speaking to students at Curry College on May 21st.04/20/2017Read More
- NewsCulture change 'best way to reduce sharps injury risk'Implementing a culture of safety is the best way to reduce the risks associated with sharps injuries, a new report suggests.04/12/2017Read More
- Sharps Safety ProductsStrategy to eliminate hepatitis B and C as public health threats publishedStrategy to eliminate hepatitis B and C as public health threats published.04/05/2017Read More
- Sharps Safety ProductsZika virus 'to pose extra threat to sharps injury victims this summer'Zika virus 'to pose extra threat to sharps injury victims this summer'.04/03/2017Read More