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Significant growth expected for Asia-Pacific needle safety device market

June 08, 2017 , 12:00 AM

The Asia-Pacific sharps safety device market is expected to reach a value of $467.2 million by 2024.

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Poor needle safety leads to 15 deaths in South Sudan

June 02, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Inadequate needle safety practices contributed to 15 child fatalities in South Sudan, highlighting the importance of sharps safety procedures.

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'More accurate' HIV test may help sharps injury victims affected by virus

May 31, 2017 , 12:00 AM

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.

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How EPInet helps the US healthcare sector monitor sharps injuries

May 31, 2017 , 12:00 AM

How does the EPInet surveillance system help in the monitoring of sharps injuries?

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Third of waste workers at risk of sharps injury, highlighting need for PPE

May 26, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Why personal protective equipment now needs to take into account sharps injury prevention.

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Could emphasising sharps safety procedures lead to higher vaccine uptake

May 24, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Why there are rules in place regarding HIV and hepatitis C where blood donation is concerned

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Needlestick injuries - a growing problem for Dublin waste disposal workers

May 22, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Sharps injuries are becoming a growing problem for waste disposal workers in Dublin, new figures show.

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Texas man contracts hepatitis C after nurse reuses syringe

April 20, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Syringes were reused at a Texas hospital, leading to a man contracting the hepatitis C virus.

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Sharps safety to be focus of US college Commencement Address

April 20, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Needlestick injury victim and sharps safety campaigner Karen Daley will be speaking to students at Curry College on May 21st.

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Culture change 'best way to reduce sharps injury risk'

April 12, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Implementing a culture of safety is the best way to reduce the risks associated with sharps injuries, a new report suggests.

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Strategy to eliminate hepatitis B and C as public health threats published

April 05, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Strategy to eliminate hepatitis B and C as public health threats published.

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Zika virus 'to pose extra threat to sharps injury victims this summer'

April 03, 2017 , 12:00 AM

Zika virus 'to pose extra threat to sharps injury victims this summer'.

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