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healthcare2 years ago

Kaiser fined $49 million for illegal dumping of medical records and waste in California

Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $49 million to settle a lawsuit with the state of California and multiple counties over allegations of illegally dumping hazardous waste and mishandling private patient information. Undercover inspections revealed dumpsters containing thousands of paper medical records and hazardous materials, including blood-filled syringes and human body parts. The settlement requires Kaiser to retain an independent auditor to ensure compliance with waste disposal and patient information protection laws. This is not the first time Kaiser has faced legal issues, as the company has previously been sued for Medicare fraud and mishandling employee records.

via KABC-TV|
#california#healthcare#kaiser-permanente
crimehealth2 years ago

Illegal Chinese-linked biolab in California discovered housing bioengineered mice, infectious agents, and medical waste

An illegal Chinese-linked biomedical lab in California has been discovered filled with unlicensed mice, medical waste, and infectious agents. The lab, leased by Prestige Biotech, was suspected of running an illegal operation and was shut down in early July. Inspectors found nearly 1,000 lab mice, some of which were dead, along with thousands of vials containing human blood and other substances. Local, state, and federal agencies are working to remove and properly dispose of the materials.

via Fox News|
#chinese-linked#crimehealth#illegal-lab
health2 years ago

"California's Illegal Lab Unveiled: Bioengineered Mice and Infectious Agents Exposed"

A secret medical lab in California, operated by Chinese company Prestige Biotech, was discovered to be illegally storing bioengineered mice designed to catch and carry the COVID-19 virus. The unlicensed facility in Reedley, California, was filled with infectious agents, medical waste, and various lab supplies. The investigation, launched in December 2022, revealed that the company had no business license and was operating under the cover of night. Fresno County officials accused Prestige Biotech of non-compliance and failing to provide information. The facility has been shut down, and the mice have been euthanized. The CDC detected at least 20 potentially infectious agents in the warehouse.

via USA TODAY|
#bioengineered-mice#covid-19#health
health-and-safety2 years ago

Illegal and Unsafe Lab in Reedley Shut Down After Discovery of Infectious Agents and Chemicals

A lab operating in Reedley, California, has been shut down after authorities discovered hazardous materials, chemicals, and medical waste on the premises. The lab, operated by Prestige Biotech and Universal Meditech, was found to have refrigerators filled with illegal Covid and pregnancy tests, human blood, and nearly 1,000 mice. The facility was operating unlicensed and unpermitted, and health officials have disposed of all the materials. This discovery is considered unique and has prompted legal action to ensure public safety. The owners of the lab have not responded to attempts to contact them, and the building is now considered abandoned and will be destroyed.

via KFSN-TV|
#hazardous-materials#health-and-safety#lab-shutdown
lawsuit2 years ago

Mysterious Human Torso Found at Medical Waste Facility Raises Concerns

A major regional health care system, Sanford Health, is being sued by Monarch Waste Technologies after the company allegedly deposited a human torso hidden in a plastic container at Monarch's medical waste facility in North Dakota. Monarch discovered the remains four days later and reported it to the authorities. Monarch also claims that an employee of Sanford Health's subsidiary deliberately staged photos of disorganized waste to falsely accuse Monarch of mismanaging medical waste. Sanford Health argues that the body part was clearly labeled as "human tissue for research" and was a routine biological material used for resident education. The investigation is ongoing.

via CBS News|
#healthcare#human-remains#lawsuit
legalhealthcare2 years ago

"North Dakota Medical Waste Facility and Health System Clash Over Human Remains"

Monarch Waste Technologies has filed a lawsuit against Sanford Health and its subsidiary, Healthcare Environmental Services, alleging that the subsidiary deposited a human torso hidden in a plastic container at Monarch's medical waste facility. Monarch discovered the remains four days later and reported it to the authorities. Monarch also claims that Sanford Health's subsidiary deliberately staged photos of disorganized waste to terminate its contract with Monarch. Sanford Health argues that the body part was clearly labeled as "human tissue for research" and that Monarch was responsible for its safe disposal. The investigation is ongoing, and the whereabouts of the remains are unknown.

via ABC News|
#dispute#healthcare-system#human-remains
archaeology2 years ago

Uncovering Surprising Discoveries in an Ancient Roman Ruin

Archaeologists have discovered a pit of medical waste rubbish dating back to the Renaissance in the 16th century CE at the site of Caesar's Forum in Rome. The dump may have been used to dispose of potentially infectious objects to attempt to curtail the spread of epidemics. The artifacts included medical equipment, ceramic medicine containers, and ceramic figurines that were likely personal effects. The discovery sheds light on Renaissance medical waste disposal as a means of disease control in a heavily populated city.

via msnNOW|
#ancient-rome#archaeological-excavation#archaeology
archaeology2 years ago

Uncovering Ancient Medical Practices Through Urine Flasks and Landfills in Rome

Archaeologists have found buried medical waste in a Renaissance-era landfill that was once the site of Caesar's Forum in Rome. The landfill was used to bury or discard materials associated with caring for sick people. The researchers found evidence of Renaissance-era medical practices, including disposal of instruments after a single use and disposing of potentially contaminated belongings by burning or burying them. The landfill contained a large array of beads, jars, figurines, coins, and matula—glass urine flasks. Doctors used such flasks to examine urine samples to spot symptoms of diseases such as diabetes or jaundice.

via Phys.org|
#archaeology#julius-caesar#medical-waste
archaeology2 years ago

Uncovering Ancient Urine Flasks: A Strange Glimpse into Renaissance Rome.

A Renaissance-era trash dump discovered inside the Forum of Caesar in Rome is brimming with old medical supplies, including 500-year-old medicine bottles and urine flasks — containers used to collect patients' pee for medical analysis, a new study finds. More than half of the glass vessels recovered from the dump are likely what medieval Latin medical texts call matula — urine flasks. During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the practice of uroscopy was a central diagnostic tool for physicians.

via Livescience.com|
#archaeology#medical-waste#ospedale-dei-fornari
health2 years ago

Young cartilage eases arthritis pain.

Researchers are using cartilage from healthy joints that have been discarded due to polydactyly, a condition where a person is born with extra digits, to replace worn-out cartilage in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. All ten patients treated with small sheets of cartilage made from unwanted fingers and toes as part of a pilot project at Tokai University in Tokyo, Japan, went on to show complete regeneration of their own cartilage in damaged knees over the following 12 months, avoiding the need for a replacement knee joint. This technique has the potential to allow people to walk their entire lives on their own knees, without requiring artificial joints.

via Daily Mail|
#arthritis#cartilage#health