For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a statistically significant association between the use of single-use sharps containers and lower Clostridium difficile infection rates in hospitals.

The rates of C. difficile or C. diff. infections were 15 percent higher in hospitals that use reusable sharps containers than in hospitals that use single-use disposable containers, according to a new ...

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Government has shared tips on how to safely dispose of medical sharps, such as needles, syringes and lancets. “The safest way to dispose of sharps (needles, ...

We have expired EpiPens in our house. What is the correct way to dispose of them? They are still in the auto injector and the needle has not been used. A: Used or unused, EpiPens should be managed in ...

Q: I take Humira Pen injections every two weeks. I need to find out how to dispose of the needles. L.B. A: Humira’s manufacturer AbbVie offers a free Sharps Mail-Back program to all patients taking ...

The "Sharps Containers – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The publisher brings years of research experience to the 6th edition of this ...

The public health forces behind an effort to provide safe disposal locations for sharps in rural Southern Berkshire County say they’re addressing a serious need in the community. The Curtis is a grand ...