Tips On Preventing An Infection At Your Local Nail Salon
Now that summer is here, citizens across California are going to be spending as much time as possible outdoors. Many of you might decide to go in for a pedicure so that your toes look great in the summer sun. However, a new report shows that there could be some serious risks posed by dropping… read more
Ask The Right Questions To Prevent Dentist’s Office Infections
News outlets were abuzz recently over reports that suggested a dentist’s office in Tulsa, Oklahoma had been responsible for transmitting Hepatitis and potentially HIV to patients. The reports came after a patient tested positive for Hepatitis C, leading authorities to think that the aforementioned dentist may have been the culprit. Not only had multiple complaints… read more
FDA Provides Safety Tips to Neti Pot Users
We’ve probably all used them at some point in our lives, or at least had someone swear by their curative properties. I’m talking about sinus cleansers known as neti pots. These long-spouted tea pots, when placed directly into an individual’s nostril, send a saline solution through the sinus cavities as a means to ease allergies,… read more
Consumers Warned of Tattoo Ink Danger In Wake of Infections and Recall
The Food and Drug Administration wants consumers to know the danger that exists with contaminated tattoo inks. Some recalled tattoo inks have been linked to an outbreak of nontuberculous Mycobacteria that has led to reports of serious infections in four separate states. Once the organization was alerted to potential infection stemming from a New York… read more
Aveda Recalls Lash Abundance Boosting Serum
Aveda has become the latest company to voluntarily recall one of its products. This particular recall concerns their Lash Abundance Boosting Serum. The item was sold beginning February 12, 2012 in America, Canada, and Australia, and March 1 in Europe. However, it should be noted that samples were available for some time prior to that…. read more
California Healthcare Officials Launch Campaign Against Hospital Infections
A campaign that focuses on infection prevention and improved medical outcomes has been launched by the California Hospital Association, according to recent news sources. The California Hospital Association president stated, “Hospitals across California are making huge strides in improving the quality of care by advancing a culture of safety. Our campaign will highlight these efforts,… read more