Pentax, hospital targeted in duodenoscope-related suit. Family of woman who died in 2013 claims wrongful death.

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Common pre-op tests not needed before most operations. Study suggests more than 90% of bleeding disorder screenings are a waste of healthcare resources.

American Nurses Association calls for 'Zero Tolerance' policy for bullying, workplace violence. About half of all nurses experience harmful actions from peers or supervisors while at work, the organization says.

California doc implanted unapproved IUDs in unknowing patients. The gynecologist allegedly bought the devices online and billed insurers for FDA-approved ones instead.

FDA Alert: Becton-Dickinson Syringes May Degrade Stored Drugs

Dirty surgical equipment may have been used On 12,000 pediatric patients. Seattle Children's Hospital advises those who visited its surgery center to get tested for hepatitis, HIV.

UCLA tests new scope-cleaning machine on duodenoscopes. The washer's thorough cleaning process could help reduce superbug outbreaks caused by dirty scopes.

Chilling e-mail keeps former surgeon behind bars. He told employee he planned to become a "cold blooded killer."

Calif. hospital reports likely duodenoscope-related outbreak. At least 3 patients have reportedly been infected.

Jehovah's witness claims surgeon refused to operate. Surgeon tried to talk him into accepting blood if absolutely necessary.

Study: Most healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly. Researchers say less than half of those taking off and disposing of PPE are putting themselves at risk.

Overnight debate in sunshine state. Lawmakers may reintroduce extended stay proposal next year.

FDA inspects duodenoscope makers, issues warnings. Olympus, Pentax and Fujifilm have all been reprimanded.

AORN is revising thermoregulation, moderate sedation guidelines. The group is asking for your comments on the drafted guidelines.

Surgical device exec who helped orchestrate $750 Million channel-stuffing scheme tells all from prison. Blinded by his desire to please people and to be liked, David Applegate inflated sales and revenue figures in backdoor deals with distributors.

GI groups vow to fight proposed cuts to CMS' 2016 colonoscopy rate. Projected fee schedule includes "significant cuts in reimbursement" for high-volume procedures.

Seniors at increased risk following outpatient surgery. Clearer discharge instructions will help protect this vulnerable patient population.

12-year-old gets memorable sendoff from hospital staff. Surprise flash mob offers moving farewell.

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