FDA to Ease Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance easing restrictions on gay men donating blood.
Hepatitis C
Woman Accused of Biting Deputy After Arguing over Chicken Nuggets
A 23-year-old Tennessee woman accused of assaulting her girlfriend over an argument about chicken nuggets allegedly bit the deputy tasked with taking her to jail.
Florida Surgeon General Declares Hepatitis A Emergency
The Florida Surgeon General declared a public health emergency on Thursday after 56 new cases of Hepatitis A were reported in the last reporting period.
Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Infecting Two Patients with Hepatitis C
Puyallup, Washington, police suspect 31-year-old registered nurse Cora Weberg of intentionally infecting at least two patients of Good Samaritan Hospital with the hepatitis C virus, as well as stealing drugs.
Texas Clinics Possibly Exposed Patients to HIV, Hep C, Say Officials
Officials in Galveston County, Texas, say nearly 10,000 patients of a health clinic may have been exposed to potentially life-threatening viruses including HIV and Hepatitis due to faulty serialization procedures. State and local officials are attempting to determine if any patients were actually infected.
Ohio City Hands Out 1.5 Million Needles to Drug Abusers
The city of Columbus, Ohio, handed out 1.5 million free needles to drug abusers as a way to stop HIV and infectious diseases.
12 Israeli Patients Infected With Hepatitis C Due To Hospital Negligence
Following the infection of 12 patients with the hepatitis C virus from a CAT scan at Jerusalem’s Misgav Ladach Hospital, the Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the standards upheld by the various CAT scans institutions in Israel.
Pamela Anderson Posts Nude Selfie to Celebrate Hep C Cure
Former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson, 48, announced the news that she’s been cured of Hepatitis C by posting a nude photo of herself on her Instagram page.
Used Playground Condom Leaves 8-Year-Old Student At Risk for STDs
The used condom an 8-year-old boy from Colorado found on his school playground may have infected him with any of many sexually transmitted diseases after the young boy mistook it for a balloon and placed his mouth on the object.
