Millions in unused medical supplies in U.S. operating rooms each year
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 04:01
in Health & Medicine
Surgeons urge the salvage of syringes, sutures, gauze, towels to improve care in developing countries. A new report highlights not only an opportunity for U.S. hospitals to help relieve the global burden of surgically treatable diseases, but also a means of reducing the cost and environmental impact of medical waste disposal at home, authors say.