Hepatitis C Investigation - ReviewJournal.com

In February 2008, 40,000 Nevadans were contacted that they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis strains B and C after having surgical procedures at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada, 700 Shadow Lane. Federal health officials called it the largest notification of its kind in U.S. history. Patients who had visited the center between between March 2004 and Jan. 11, 2008, were advised to be tested for the diseases.

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2009

Oct 21: Judge rejects settlement in lawsuit over hepatitis C
Oct 07: Confidential settlement between Desai, ex-patient ordered sealed
Sep 29: PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS: Deal effect limited
Sep 24: Lawyers say new cluster of hepatitis C infections found
Sep 10: Judge clears way for Endoscopy Center lawsuits
Sep 09: Critic of Endoscopy Center dies after colon cancer fight
Aug 27: Bankruptcy judge to decide on first trial in hepatitis case
Aug 25: Desai's wife provides details of clinics' finances
Jul 29: Desai can face charges
Jul 22: Court orders Desai to appear for questioning
Jul 21: HEPATITIS C OUTBREAK: Three clinics at center of hepatitis outbreak file for bankruptcy
Jul 06: JANE ANN MORRISON: Sweetheart deal at least requires testimony of endoscopy clinic doctor
Jul 05: HEPATITIS OUTBREAK: Doctor responsibility weighed
Jul 02: HEPATITIS OUTBREAK: Medical board assailed
Jul 01: HEPATITIS LITIGATION: Judge rejects Desai's request
May 31: HEPATITIS C OUTBREAK: No promises on medical safety
May 13: VA official vows safety at facilities
May 13: Hepatitis victim to testify law unfair
Apr 26: HEPATITIS C OUTBREAK: Desai's examiner raises doubts
Apr 21: Bill passes after debate
Apr 16: MALPRACTICE ALLEGATIONS: Desai described as limited
Apr 07: Dozens pack malpractice bill hearing
Apr 06: Plan to end limit on lawsuit awards will be examined
Mar 28: Report calls for plan to survey surgical centers
Mar 10: Investigation uncovers infection-control laxity
Mar 09: Deficiencies found at Nevada ambulatory surgical centers
Mar 01: HEALTH CRISIS ANNIVERSARY: Hepatitis C patients wait, hope
Feb 22: HEPATITIS C CRISIS AFTERMATH: Bills spurred by outbreak considered
Feb 21: HEPATITIS C OUTBREAK: Desai ordered to undergo an exam
Feb 11: Hepatitis C cases spur accord
Feb 07: Area surgery center changes anesthesia strategy
Feb 06: Syringe safety campaign started
Jan 29: 2009 LEGISLATURE: Bills related to hepatitis C outbreak taking shape
Jan 26: DR. DIPAK DESAI: Severity of stroke doubted