No needle is a safe needle; new IV technologies represent best hedge against infection

Article Abstract:

A study by the New York State Department of Health reports that new, safe intravenous technology makes the use of hypodermic needles unnecessary. These new devices prevent the spread of bloodborne infections, such as HIV and hepatitis, and avoid injuries caused by needles and sharps, which were estimated at 800,000 last year. Health personnel evaluated ease of use of 14 injection devices including IV delivery systems, catheters and phlebotomy equipment. High cost of this equipment must influence the purchasing decision.

Surgical and medical instruments, Health aspects, Product introduction, Reports, Equipment and supplies, Medical equipment and supplies industry, Medical equipment industry, Hypodermic needles, Syringes, Intravenous therapy, New York. Department of Health, Intravenous equipment

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Prevention ranks low in U.S. health care spending

Article Abstract:

The United States spends only 3% of health care dollars on prevention, says a report from the Centers for Disease Control. The report calls for evaluation of preventive measures, including: health promotion to affect individual behavior; environmental modifications, both social and physical; and such procedures as vaccination and screening. The Federal Agency for Health Care Policy and Research has let contracts for research in preventing stroke, improving prenatal care, and educating physicians concerning mammograms.

Planning, Finance, Preventive medicine, Public health administration, Medicine, Preventive

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Action plan to fight drug-resistant TB

Article Abstract:

The Public Health Service released an action plan designed to control multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). The plan recommends directly observed therapy (DOT) and proposes expansion of Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance coverage to enable more patients to receive DOT. The plan also recommends studying the feasibility of setting up DOT programs in four or five countries with a high incidence of TB and high numbers of immigrants.

Laws, regulations and rules, Tuberculosis, United States. Public Health Service

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