Common medical gas poses cancer risk in hospitals
Ethylene oxide, used widely for sterilization in U S hospitals and medical equipment, is praised for enabling modern care yet linked to cancer concerns. FDA and NIOSH researchers note its vital role and potential dangers, while a Nader group suit seeks emergency OSHA reduction from four to one part per million.
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