The students observed how biomedical waste is systematically managed to reduce the risk of infection and environmental pollution. The exposure also helped them gain awareness about hazardous waste ...

The CDC estimates that each year, about 385,000 healthcare workers in the United States suffer from needlestick and sharps-related injuries. HIALEAH, FLORIDA / ACCESSWIRE / December 26, 2024 / In ...

At a time when hospitals are struggling to get rid of biomedical waste, the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), a Council of Scientific and Industrial Research ...

(MENAFN- Market Press Release) Despite the fact that medical care is vital for our life and health, the waste generated from medical activities potentially represents a real problem for humans and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis along with diverse impacts on environment, economy and society. It has posed various challenges to the existing regulations and management ...

Reliable methods for estimating the cost of a radioactive waste disposal programme are crucial to ensure that the necessary funding for completing the disposal programme is available. Estimating the ...

India generates 742 tonnes of biomedical waste daily and managing it gives hospitals, literally, a real headache. Most of the waste, which could be anything from blood, sputum, and body parts to ...

In August 1987, the beaches of the United States witnessed a chilling phenomenon dubbed the “Syringe Tide.” Used syringes and other medical waste, such as blood vials and body tissues, began appearing ...