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Primary Multidrug‐resistant Tuberculosis in a Surgeon Secondary to a Needlestick Injury: A Neglected Problem

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2022
Meifang Yang,1,2,* Min Xu,3,* Xuan Zhang,1,2 Hong Zhao,1,2 Jianhua Hu,1,2 Jie Wang1,2 1State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for
Yang M, Xu M, Zhang X, Zhao H, Hu J, Wang J   +5 more
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Tissue‐retained needles in people who inject drugs: A systematic review of case reports and series on clinical presentations, complications and management

Addiction, Volume 121, Issue 6, Page 1381-1397, June 2026.
Abstract Background and aims Tissue‐retained needles from intravenous drug use can cause rare but severe complications, ranging from local to systemic infections to needle embolization. Due to the limited evidence and the lack of epidemiological studies on the issue, we systematically reviewed the literature focusing on case reports and case series on ...
Heidi Laukkala, Anna Nevalainen, Irina Rinta‐Kiikka, Samuel Heikkilä, Sisu Kiuru, Markku Sumanen, Otso Arponen, Olli Nevalainen   +7 more
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Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding needlestick injuries among nurses in a public hospital in Malaysia

Frontiers in Public Health
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) represent a significant occupational hazard among nurses, as they may result in serious consequences, including transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B and C viruses.
Mohd Fahami Nur Azlina, Anchita Mottiakavandar, Tze Han Tang, Luo Yan Wong, Irliana Binti Ibrahim, Nafeeza Mohd Ismail   +5 more
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Nurse-led educational campaign on blood borne pathogens and proper sharps disposal at an urban tertiary hospital in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2013
In Africa, where the regional prevalence of HIV is the highest in the world, the rate of needlestick injuries in healthcare workers is also the highest, despite the fact that such injuries are vastly underreported. Needlestick injuries pose a significant
A. Otieno, M. Obogo, V. Mlele, J.A. Bauch*, T.A. Reynolds   +4 more
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Multi‐Functional Adaptive Interfaces for Next‐Generation Wearable and Implantable Bioelectronics

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 25, 4 May 2026.
Adaptive Biointerfaces: A comprehensive overview of next‐generation bioelectronics is presented, highlighting mechano‐adaptive and biophysiologically adaptive interfaces that enable stable, long‐term integration with living tissues. As illustrated in the image, adaptive interface strategies, including mechano‐adaptivity (e.g., injectability, shape ...
Jinhong Park, Junyoung Ha, Do Gyun Kim, Soo‐Hong Lee, Hyun‐Do Jung, Ja Hoon Koo, Gi Doo Cha, Dong Chan Kim   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Needlestick Injury and Its Potential Risk among Veterinarians in Nigeria

Veterinary Medicine International, 2016
A cross sectional study using multistage sampling method by means of structured interviewer administered questionnaire was designed to estimate the rate of occurrence of needlestick injuries among veterinarians involved in clinical practice and to ...
Philip Paul Mshelbwala, J. Scott Weese, Jibrin Manu Idris   +2 more
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The psychological impact of needlestick injuries [PDF]

Irish Journal of Medical Science, 2011
We read with great interest the recent publication by O’Sullivan et al. [1] in addition to our research group’s recent publication [2], also on needlestick injuries (NIs) among non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) in Ireland. As readers can clearly see from these publications NIs are a major concern among healthcare professionals in Ireland ...
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Nosocomial Acquisition of Dengue

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004
Recent transmission of dengue viruses has increased in tropical and subtropical areas and in industrialized countries because of international travel.
Dirk Wagner, Katja de With, Daniela Huzly, Frank Hufert, Manfred Weidmann, Susanne Breisinger, Sabine Eppinger, Winfried Vinzent Kern, Tilman Martin Bauer   +8 more
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Mental health support need among health care workers post needle stick injuries: a sequential mixed method study

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Objective: To measure anxiety and stress levels among healthcare workers having experienced needlestick injury, and to explore their perceived necessity of mental health support services.
Muhammad Sami, Sana
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Audit of needlestick injuries in dental and dermatology sections: insights and strategies for safer practices

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Objective: To assess the incidence of needlestick and sharp injuries among healthcare workers in dental and dermatology sections, to identify root causes, and to evaluate adherence to safety protocols.
Ali Sadiq, Taimur Khalid, Fahad Umer, Hassan Yaqoob, Humayun Kaleem Siddiqui   +4 more
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