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Las Vegas GI Doc Facing 28 Felony Counts in Hep C Case

Las Vegas physician Dipak Desai, MD, will face all 28 felony charges filed against him for allegedly exposing patients to hepatitis C, according to ...

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How Effective are Your Infection Prevention Efforts?

Are your infection prevention efforts up to speed? It's generally advisable to find out before a site surveyor from a regulating or accrediting agen...

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Winding Your Way Through the Wound Closure Data

What you use to close and cover wounds may help you prevent SSIs.

Stephanie Wasek, Managing Editor

Research historically has focused on the cosmetic results of wound closure practices, but evidence exists that connects sutures and wound coverings to surgical site infection rates.

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