Daily Update - Nov 25th, 2023
 
 
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November 25, 2023
WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine
Those who have experienced one or more surveys from The Joint Commission (TJC) should have a relatively good idea of what to expect for future surveys. Yet, Sterile Processing (SP) professionals across the country are often surprised when a survey is on the near horizon, and even more surprised when...
There are no surgical mesh products cleared or approved by FDA for use in breast surgery, including in augmentation or reconstruction
The FDA issued a warning letter on Nov. 13 to Amazon regarding the sale of unapproved eye drops
NIH-supported findings suggest improved techniques for rescue breathing could save more lives
HPN asked vendors in the endoscope-reprocessing space to provide information on their latest endoscope care products and services. Here’s what they offered: Ambu's single-use endoscopes are always sterile, helping create zero preventable harm. Ambu pioneered single-use endoscopy, introducing the first...

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