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in egypt, 15% of the population is carrying hepatitis c. but that's a lot harder to get than hepatitis c. people will want to know about hiv. i actually had four or five needle sticks from an hiv contaminated needle when i was an intern. but the risk is 1 in 300 by being stuck by a known needle. the biggest concern about this surgeon, of all the disgusting stuff, the reused needles, taking needles other patients have used that may have been infected and sticking other people with that. >> david, how can you tell, that looks clean. >> there are reports that this guy's place looked very clean, professional. you wouldn't think these things are dirty. >> like marc said it's a very rare event. it has happened probably three or four times in the last two decades. one case of hiv has passed from the doctor to the patient, but, look, it's not just the dentist. he's an oral surgeon and dealing with a lot of blood. we're talking about dental impla implants, root canals. you have a lot of respiratory droplets that can go into your eye,s on and on. so
in egypt, 15% of the population is carrying hepatitis c. but that's a lot harder to get than hepatitis c. people will want to know about hiv. i actually had four or five needle sticks from an hiv contaminated needle when i was an intern. but the risk is 1 in 300 by being stuck by a known needle. the biggest concern about this surgeon, of all the disgusting stuff, the reused needles, taking needles other patients have used that may have been infected and sticking other people with that. >>...
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first, there's this company's hepatitis-c virus or hcv franchise. ose of you who don't know, hepa-c is a nasty, chronic liver disease that can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, even liver cancer. in the united states alone, 4 million people suffer from hepa-c. this is not an orphan drug indication, 4 million. another 5 million in europe. in the entire world, the number could be as high as 200 million people. as many as 13,000 people die from hepa-c-related causes every year in the united states. it's also responsible for the majority of liver transplants, so this disease is a serious global problem. and as much as i hate to say it, from a drug company's perspective, it is a huge opportunity. right now, there are treatments for hepatitis-c on the market, but they have horrible side effects and they only work some of the time. if you get this terrible disease, you need to take a combination of interfurn injections with a powerful antiviral for 24 weeks. that's half a year, sometimes even a full year. those drugs can cause severe side effects, giving you
first, there's this company's hepatitis-c virus or hcv franchise. ose of you who don't know, hepa-c is a nasty, chronic liver disease that can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, even liver cancer. in the united states alone, 4 million people suffer from hepa-c. this is not an orphan drug indication, 4 million. another 5 million in europe. in the entire world, the number could be as high as 200 million people. as many as 13,000 people die from hepa-c-related causes every year in the united states....
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if they got hiv or hepatitis c. letters went out yesterday to 7000 people all of them patients of wayne scott harington over the past 16 months. a complaint filed against him for unsanity offices. officials say one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis c. there is it a lot of concern about who else may have been exposed. >> this was a nervous know saturday. >> even those tested are not going to know what the results were. it could take as long as three weeks and one. scary things here authorities admit it is tough to determine just how big this problem is. the officials tested 420 former patients and not clear how many were treated by the doctor. they sent oud 7000 warning leaders based on the medical records. those files go back to the year 2007. he's been in practice 37 years and impossible to say how many former patients might be at risk and not know it since the healthcare erupted dr. harington has not spoke. a local news crew tried to talk to him. >> hi, there dr. harington. >> i have no comment. >> dr.
if they got hiv or hepatitis c. letters went out yesterday to 7000 people all of them patients of wayne scott harington over the past 16 months. a complaint filed against him for unsanity offices. officials say one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis c. there is it a lot of concern about who else may have been exposed. >> this was a nervous know saturday. >> even those tested are not going to know what the results were. it could take as long as three weeks and one. scary...
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that patient was diagnosed, first of all, with hepatitis c and the hiv virus. we're now being told, though, it was just hepatitis c on secondary testing, but this patient showed no other risk factors for contracting those diseases, and they put two and two together. they found that he had had a dental procedure performed at dr. scott harrington's surgery at around the time he contracted hep c. that's when investigators decided to go take a look at that dental practice. that's when they found what really is a little shop of horrors. >> shepard: it looks like they're about to throw the book at this guy. >> reporter: you detailed in your enter duction everything they found in the dental practice. they got a 17 count complaint against him, the most serious of those, being a menace to the public health by reasons of practicing dentistry in an unsafe or unsanitary manner or place and another one, committing gross negligence in the practice of dentistry. now, you quoted dr. scott harrington who, by the way, is known by his full name, wayne scott harrington in this cas
that patient was diagnosed, first of all, with hepatitis c and the hiv virus. we're now being told, though, it was just hepatitis c on secondary testing, but this patient showed no other risk factors for contracting those diseases, and they put two and two together. they found that he had had a dental procedure performed at dr. scott harrington's surgery at around the time he contracted hep c. that's when investigators decided to go take a look at that dental practice. that's when they found...
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positive for hepatitis c.roperly sterilized instructs. more than 75 people were in line waiting to undergo free testing. officials say it is first come, first serve. former patients feel betrayed by the man. >> god forbid something happens and it could jeopardize. >> you can't trust the doctor and dentist and the people who are supposed to do right by you. who can you trust? >> and in addition to the er patients notified about the possible risks that they face. health department officials warn there could be more. >> the doctor patient records only go back to 2007. in oklahoma, and many other states, dental offices are not inspected for health code violation. patients need to be aware proper procedures are followed. >> making sure your doctor used glives and the way they use the instruments. if it is sterilized. they have to open it in front of you. >> and now good news, there have only been three documented cases of a patient contracting hiv or hepatitis c from's dental procedure, dr. harington has not public
positive for hepatitis c.roperly sterilized instructs. more than 75 people were in line waiting to undergo free testing. officials say it is first come, first serve. former patients feel betrayed by the man. >> god forbid something happens and it could jeopardize. >> you can't trust the doctor and dentist and the people who are supposed to do right by you. who can you trust? >> and in addition to the er patients notified about the possible risks that they face. health...
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will be sent tomorrow to 7,000 patients, recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and hiv. they started investigating after a patient with no other known risk factors tested positive for hiv and hepatitis c.
will be sent tomorrow to 7,000 patients, recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis b, hepatitis c, and hiv. they started investigating after a patient with no other known risk factors tested positive for hiv and hepatitis c.
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sud dentista pero estaba ansioso porque una clÍnica dental pudo infectar a muchos con el virus hepatitis cs del departamento de salud pÚblica en oklahoma, han cerrado por ahora la clÍnica del dentista scott h una inspecciÓn hallo agujas que se usaban de nuevo y asistentes sin licencia que se daban a paentes y administraban medicamentos, particularmente fueron preocupantes los instrumentos sucios y sin ester esterilizar y tratar a pacientes con infecciones y trataban de desinfectar con blanqueador >>> mucha gente piensa sÍ podemos sÓlo limpiar con blanqueador va a matar toda la bacteriapero no >>> las sospechas surgieron slug q luego que una paciente diera positivo a elirus de hepatitis c y luego al vih que resultÓ negativo, la alerta se dio y enviaron cartas a unos 7 mil pacientes notificandoles que deberÍan ir con sus mÉdicos a examinarse >>> aunque expertos dicen que no hay causa de alarma, pero el contagio es inusual >>> tenemos mucs reglas en nuestro trabajo >>> en este consultorio no pueden creer que el dentista ni siquiera limpio la mÁquina durante aÑos, >>> se deben de limpiar una v
sud dentista pero estaba ansioso porque una clÍnica dental pudo infectar a muchos con el virus hepatitis cs del departamento de salud pÚblica en oklahoma, han cerrado por ahora la clÍnica del dentista scott h una inspecciÓn hallo agujas que se usaban de nuevo y asistentes sin licencia que se daban a paentes y administraban medicamentos, particularmente fueron preocupantes los instrumentos sucios y sin ester esterilizar y tratar a pacientes con infecciones y trataban de desinfectar con...
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i want people to know the greatest risk is hepatitis-b and hepatitis-c. people say what about hiv? hiv is a less of a risk. you need a tiny bit of contaminant for hepatitis-b or c. countries where they don't screen for it, egypt, 15% of the country have hepatitis-c positive. we have 15.4 million in the united states have hepatitis-c and b and don't know it. contaminated products is number one cause of spreading hepatitis-c. you could have it for years and not know you have it. alisyn: the way the investigation developed, there was a patient, which don't know if it was a man or woman, who developed, tested positive for hepatitis-c and hiv with know known risk factors. then investigators went back and tried to trace his or her steps. >> hepatitis-b? alisyn: hepatitis-c and tested positive for hepatitis-c according to associated press report and virus that causes aides. the aides one is -- aids one is confusing. we told for years you can't get it at the dentist's office? >> you could technically. 800,000 people every year in the united states get a needle stick from a health care worke
i want people to know the greatest risk is hepatitis-b and hepatitis-c. people say what about hiv? hiv is a less of a risk. you need a tiny bit of contaminant for hepatitis-b or c. countries where they don't screen for it, egypt, 15% of the country have hepatitis-c positive. we have 15.4 million in the united states have hepatitis-c and b and don't know it. contaminated products is number one cause of spreading hepatitis-c. you could have it for years and not know you have it. alisyn: the way...
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telling but the thousands of people who have to be tested for hiv and hepatitis-c because of accusations of dirty instruments at a tulsa dentist's office. let's get to susan rogers this morning, executive director of the oklahoma board of dentistry. they are now investigating the practice. nice to have you with us. we certainly appreciate it. you've offered free testing for those 7,000 people who are the patients of this doctor. tell me a little bit about how many you're expecting are going to take you up on that free testing? >> that's actually the state health department. and we don't have any idea. we're hoping that anyone that hasn't been tested but that did go to that practice will actually go seek testing. and if they're afraid to go to the health department, we would ask them to go to their private physician, and visit with them, and get tested. >> give me some details about what you found in this investigation. because you have said that this has got to be one of the worst cases, if not the worst case you've ever seen in just how bad it was. >> you know, we -- we have a lot of in
telling but the thousands of people who have to be tested for hiv and hepatitis-c because of accusations of dirty instruments at a tulsa dentist's office. let's get to susan rogers this morning, executive director of the oklahoma board of dentistry. they are now investigating the practice. nice to have you with us. we certainly appreciate it. you've offered free testing for those 7,000 people who are the patients of this doctor. tell me a little bit about how many you're expecting are going to...
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now testing patients exposed to hiv and hepatitis c risk thanks to the dentist.eople are urged to get screening after being treated by the dent aste. they found unsanity conditions and one of his former patients tested positive for hiv and hepatitis c. one fofall out for the crisis watched around the world. cypress agreed to ache a european bail out. cyprus was supposed to put a tax on banks depests. some savers could lose 60 percent of their money. now back to forbes on fox. >> the consequence of the affordable care act premiums are going to be lower than they would be otherwise. healthcare costs over all would be lower than otherwise. reduces most people's premiums and brings down our deficit one trillion over the next decades because we are spending our healthcare dollars more wisely and slowing the growth of healthcare costs. >> it is a big let down and new study revealing that healthcare companies would pay 32 percent more in claims . it is it will all because of the healthcare laws. you say it is a tine sign of more bad news to come. >> it was verified by k
now testing patients exposed to hiv and hepatitis c risk thanks to the dentist.eople are urged to get screening after being treated by the dent aste. they found unsanity conditions and one of his former patients tested positive for hiv and hepatitis c. one fofall out for the crisis watched around the world. cypress agreed to ache a european bail out. cyprus was supposed to put a tax on banks depests. some savers could lose 60 percent of their money. now back to forbes on fox. >> the...
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letters will be sent to 7,000 patients recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis-b, hepatitis-c. they started investigating after a patient with no other known risk factors tested positive for hiv and hepatitis-c. an investigation determined his outdated procedures may have increased the risk of cross contamination among his patients. for one thing they say he didn't clean his instruments properly. authorities say he bleached some instruments, which over time can cause them to become porous. some of the equipment was rusty. and authorities say he routinely reused need thes and vials and some of his medications were 20 years past his expiration date. we reached out to dr. harrington, but his office was closed. he did not return calls. while state officials are stressing it is unlikely the infection has spread widely, they want to be sure. the federal centers for disease control are assisting in the investigation. david wright, abc news, los angeles. >>> a man charged with causing an explosion that killed two people and destroyed dozens of homes in indianapolis is now facing new c
letters will be sent to 7,000 patients recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis-b, hepatitis-c. they started investigating after a patient with no other known risk factors tested positive for hiv and hepatitis-c. an investigation determined his outdated procedures may have increased the risk of cross contamination among his patients. for one thing they say he didn't clean his instruments properly. authorities say he bleached some instruments, which over time can cause them to...
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after one of his patients with no known risk factors tested positive for hepatitis c. in addition to allegations that he cleaned his instruments by improperly bleaching them which caused them to become porous over time he's also accused of reusing needles and vials. >> the instruments that came out of the autoclave were horrible. i wouldn't let my nephews play with them out in the dirt. i mean, they were horrible. they had rust on them. >> reporter: he even reportedly had medications 20 years past their expiration date and allowed unlicensed assistants to give i.v. medications. we reached out to dr. harrington but he did not return calls. >> 7,000 patients have gotten these letters to get tested for hiv, hepatitis c -- what is the chances more patients are going to test positive, given those conditions? >> there are a couple of disturbing factors here. you know, many patients in his practice have hiv and hepatitis c -- >> he was treating a high-risk population -- >> he was and had instruments set aside for those patients and other instruments for patients where he didn
after one of his patients with no known risk factors tested positive for hepatitis c. in addition to allegations that he cleaned his instruments by improperly bleaching them which caused them to become porous over time he's also accused of reusing needles and vials. >> the instruments that came out of the autoclave were horrible. i wouldn't let my nephews play with them out in the dirt. i mean, they were horrible. they had rust on them. >> reporter: he even reportedly had...
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scott harrington, the practice you see behind me, was infected with hepatitis c.ing to figure out how that person could have been infected. that led envest gators to this dental practice. over the last two weeks, what they say they discovered was shocking and disturbing. listen to one of the health officials who spoke about this yesterday. >> i'll tell you that when the health department investigators, when we left, we were physically kind of sick. that's how bad. and i have seen a lot of bad stuff over the years. the instruments that came out of the autoclave were horrible. i wouldn't let my nephews play with them out in the dirt. i mean, they were horrible. >> reporter: some of the highlights that health officials have found here at the practice of dr. scott harrington. rusted and unsterilized equipment. not sterile gauze pads used. open viles of medications found in there as well as assistants not properly qualified to do the work they were doing inside the dental practice. the allegations being leveled against this doctor shocking and disturbing to say the lea
scott harrington, the practice you see behind me, was infected with hepatitis c.ing to figure out how that person could have been infected. that led envest gators to this dental practice. over the last two weeks, what they say they discovered was shocking and disturbing. listen to one of the health officials who spoke about this yesterday. >> i'll tell you that when the health department investigators, when we left, we were physically kind of sick. that's how bad. and i have seen a lot of...
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if confirmed, this would be the first documented case of hepatitis c from a dentist's office. one red flag for investigators. the autoclave, the machine designed to sterilize dental instruments, which is supposed to be tested monthly, hadn't been checked in six years. >> the instruments that came out of the autoclave were horrible. i wouldn't let my nephews play with them out in the dirt. i mean, they were horrible. >> reporter: if someone goes in a dentist's office and doesn't see barriers, doesn't see bags, they don't see clean, what should they do? >> i recommend them to leave. >> make sure everything is sealed as you mentioned last night. dr. besser with us here. the first question for those folks, how long before they get results to the tests? >> hiv, they may tell them today. >> the hepatitis may take several days. >> if there are positive results, how do they link that to the dentist's office. >> they're going to look to see are they the same strain. if there's no other connection than the dentist's office. that's telling. >> would go overseas to north korea where tonig
if confirmed, this would be the first documented case of hepatitis c from a dentist's office. one red flag for investigators. the autoclave, the machine designed to sterilize dental instruments, which is supposed to be tested monthly, hadn't been checked in six years. >> the instruments that came out of the autoclave were horrible. i wouldn't let my nephews play with them out in the dirt. i mean, they were horrible. >> reporter: if someone goes in a dentist's office and doesn't see...
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mother accompanied her as well, and we talked to them about what she is going through. >> hiv and hepatitis creally hard things to live with. i have been to a lot of like things about them and learned about them through the years and some of my family is living with it and if i get sick, like i could be sick for a long time, and i just -- it freaks me out a little knowing that this could kill me. >> if all of this turns out to be the case, i mean, he certainly should lose his license for definite. i don't think he should be allowed to practice anymore. as far as criminal charges, i don't know what will happen with that. how do you say you're sorry to 7,000 people that you could possibly have infected? i don't think you can. >> at this stage dr. harrington has not been criminally charged. he does, however, face 17 complaints filed by the state board of dentistry here, and the local prosecutor is looking into the possibility of criminal charges. >> what about the staff or people that worked at that dentist office? are they facing charges, too, potentially? >> it is possible because some of the
mother accompanied her as well, and we talked to them about what she is going through. >> hiv and hepatitis creally hard things to live with. i have been to a lot of like things about them and learned about them through the years and some of my family is living with it and if i get sick, like i could be sick for a long time, and i just -- it freaks me out a little knowing that this could kill me. >> if all of this turns out to be the case, i mean, he certainly should lose his...
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happened to get tested and happened to be diagnosed with hepatitis c. now, then these -- that sparked this investigation of dr. harrington's dental surgery, which you see right there. we talked today to another of dr. harrington's patients on "studio b." and he told us what he would like to say to the allegedly dirty dentist. listen. >> he was obviously aware of the situations that he was putting people. in so why did he continue to practice and continue to do the things and put people at risk when he was basically just, you know, doing everything behind people's back and putting people at risk. i also want to know why the health department didn't step in sooner. i mean, this has been happening for possibly six years. why weren't their inspections prior to this? it's definitely a big shock. >> now, the tulsa health department has sent this letter to thousands of dr. harrington's patients. it says that it will begin free hepatitis c and h.i.v. testing on monday. but then all of those patients, shep, who get tested, will face an agonizing 2 to 3 week wait
happened to get tested and happened to be diagnosed with hepatitis c. now, then these -- that sparked this investigation of dr. harrington's dental surgery, which you see right there. we talked today to another of dr. harrington's patients on "studio b." and he told us what he would like to say to the allegedly dirty dentist. listen. >> he was obviously aware of the situations that he was putting people. in so why did he continue to practice and continue to do the things and put...
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at this public clinic to determine if they have contracted blood-borne illnesses such as hiv and hepatitis-c>> every patient assumes when they enter a dental office that things are being done per the standard and the law. and unfortunately, in this situation, that was not the case. >> reporter: health inspectors called harrington's office the perfect storm for infection. in a 17-count complaint, the state board of dentistry accuses dr. harrington, seen here in an earlier photo, of being a menace to public health, after one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis-c. inspectors say harrington's clinic had rusty equipment, illegally allowed dental assistants to perform iv sedation, and reused needles and drug vials. according to the complaint, one of those vails expired 20 years ago and a device used to sterilize instruments had not been tested in six years. >> he said, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions, i don't handle that, talk to my assistants. >> reporter: joyce baylor had her tooth pulled at the clinic a year and a half ago. now she wonders if she's
at this public clinic to determine if they have contracted blood-borne illnesses such as hiv and hepatitis-c>> every patient assumes when they enter a dental office that things are being done per the standard and the law. and unfortunately, in this situation, that was not the case. >> reporter: health inspectors called harrington's office the perfect storm for infection. in a 17-count complaint, the state board of dentistry accuses dr. harrington, seen here in an earlier photo, of...
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. >> desde hace 10 años tiene hepatitis c, el alcalde de goridllo se debió a los delicado salud y fiscalíaque sea promulgado. >> el miem él se negó a hablar. >> ese mismo día la maestra solicitó tener acceso a su alimentación y médico personal. >> será hasta el próximo lunes cuando un juez defina la situación de elba esther gordillo. >> vamos a venezuela, pues funcionarios del gobierno piden el cese de rumores por la falta deel presidente hugo chávez su familia lo acompaña y ¿quién puede imaginar que hay una familia que se presta para lo que s hola abla en el twitter, facebook o internet. >> el cáncer de color es la principal causa de muerte en los estados unidos. >> ... . >> bienvenidos a "acción deportiva" , jaguares de chiapas v/s santos que buscaba su primera victoria fuera de casa y vamos al estadio víctor manuel reina y la directiva dijo que el profesor debe seguir frente de equipo y méxico que sigue sin goles en contra estará enfrentando a la selección de estados unidos. >> estarán protagonizando más que un clásico y mientras que para el piojo herrera dicen que es momento de regresa
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harrington's patients and recommend testing for hiv, hepatitis b, and hepatitis c viruss, as many persons who may be infected with these blood-borne viruss may be ineffected for years without experiencing any signs of illness. >> state health officials say dr. harrington voluntarily stopped practices after the investigation of health and safety law violations started a few years ago. harrington is 64 years old, a veteran oral surgeon who started practicing more than 35 years ago. but it's not clear if the closure is permanent or temporary. we haven't been able to reach dr. harrington yet and this is the message callers to his office hear now. >> have you reached the office of dr. scott harrington. the office is currently closed. >> reporter: and as far as criminal charges, none have been filed so far against dr. harrington, but state health officials say they are in contact with the district attorney's office in tulsa, and not only dr. harrington, but we're told it's the assistants that work with him could face criminal charges as well. >> frightening stuff. thank you very much, ed lavand
harrington's patients and recommend testing for hiv, hepatitis b, and hepatitis c viruss, as many persons who may be infected with these blood-borne viruss may be ineffected for years without experiencing any signs of illness. >> state health officials say dr. harrington voluntarily stopped practices after the investigation of health and safety law violations started a few years ago. harrington is 64 years old, a veteran oral surgeon who started practicing more than 35 years ago. but it's...
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they found that a man had been diagnosed with hiv and hepatitis c, and they tried to figure out how he came down with it. they were tracing his movements and found he had been to the dentist office, the office of dr. scott harrington. and that's what prompted investigators to go to the office and they found deplorable conditions including using expired drugs, and improper sterlization of equipment and rusty dental tools that would go inside your mouth. that's when they decided we have to screen all of the former patients, at least 7,000 of them, at least that's the number they know of, and that's as far as the records go back. here is a former patient. >> we are all very concerned and, you know, apprehensive. you know, we just don't know until we actually do get tested, you know, whether or not -- it's just one of those things, you know. but we are all very concerned. >> susan, how are the testing going to work? >> reporter: it's going to take place over my shoulder, and this place is run by the health department and they are running the screenings and they are going to have to come in
they found that a man had been diagnosed with hiv and hepatitis c, and they tried to figure out how he came down with it. they were tracing his movements and found he had been to the dentist office, the office of dr. scott harrington. and that's what prompted investigators to go to the office and they found deplorable conditions including using expired drugs, and improper sterlization of equipment and rusty dental tools that would go inside your mouth. that's when they decided we have to screen...
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. >>> officials are urging 7,000 dental patients to get tested for hiv, hepatitis b and hepatitis c.ts of scott harrison. an investigation began after one of his patients was found positive for hepatitis c and hiv. >>> according to the building in charge, the new restaurant will mix a craft man style with elements from a japanese shrine. he said it would open in a few months if all goes well. the famous restaurant was damaged during an early morning fire back on march 8. reconstruction is expected to start in about two weeks. >>> social media helps reunite a camera with its owner years after it was lost. >>> plus a new pope breaks with tradition. how he performed a holy thursday ritual like never before. >> some convention visitors to visitors coming into the city for a big gain. the surprising amounts the tourists are spending in san francisco. [ man ] i got this citi thankyou card and started earning loads of points. we'll leave that there. you got a weather balloon, with points? yes i did. [ man ] points i could use for just about anything. go. ♪ keep on going in this direction. t
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one of his patients has already tested positive for hepatitis c. the patient had no other risk factors other than receiving dental treatment in his office and that's what prompted the investigation. this morning more than 7,000 patients of this man oklahoma dentist dr. scott harrington are steving this letter. urging them to get screened for hepatitis c, hepatitis b and hiv. >> i have no comment. >> reporter: late friday knxv captured video of a man answering the door at a vacation home believed to be owned by harrington. he cow weathered behind the reporter and then slammed the door. harrington who has been practicing for over 30 years could face criminal charges after allegedly exposing his patients to the deadly viruses by using instruments that weren't properly sterilized. his patients are devastated. >> my worry now is are my health issues that may develop. >> being positive -- >> reporter: a 17-count complaint accuses him of being a menace to the public health. >> we were just physically kind of sick. the instruments that came out of the auto
one of his patients has already tested positive for hepatitis c. the patient had no other risk factors other than receiving dental treatment in his office and that's what prompted the investigation. this morning more than 7,000 patients of this man oklahoma dentist dr. scott harrington are steving this letter. urging them to get screened for hepatitis c, hepatitis b and hiv. >> i have no comment. >> reporter: late friday knxv captured video of a man answering the door at a vacation...
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. >>> officials are urging 7,000 dental patients to get tested for hiv, hepatitis b and hepatitis c. they are all patients of scott harrison. an investigation began after one of his patients was found positive for hepatitis c and hiv. >>> according to the building in charge, the new restaurant will mix a craft man style with elements from a japanese shrine. he said it would open in a few months if all goes well. the famous restaurant was damaged during an early morning fire back on march 8. reconstruction is expected to start in about two weeks. >>> social media helps reunite a camera with its owner years after it was lost. >>> plus a new pope breaks with tradition. how he performed a holy thursday ritual like never before. morning, brian! love your passat! um. listen, gary. i bought the last one. nice try. says right here you can get one for $199 a month. you can't believe the lame-stream media, gary. they're all gone. maybe i'll get one. [ male announcer ] now everyone's going to want one. you can't have the same car as me, gary! i'm gettin' one. nope! [ male announcer ] volkswagen
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screened for hepatitis c, hepatitis b and hiv, with this note -- we understand that this news may be alarming and frightening to you. dr. harrington doesn't return our calls. health officials found multiple sterilization issues, cross contamination issues and drugs that had expired more than two decades ago. there's no national standard for dental clinic inspections, it's all determined at the state level. so, when you go to the dentist, keep your eyes open. three quick things to look for. is the room clean? are there barriers on any surface someone is going to touch? and are your instruments in a sealed bag? the most important inspection may be the one you do yourself. >> and rich is here now. so, rich, you say, there's a question to be sure to ask. >> reporter: there is. you know, but first, this is really rare. dentists take this seriously. but when you're at your dentist office, in addition to looking around, ask them, what are you doing to make sure you're not spreading infection around your office? and a good dentist will be happy to show you. >> all right. thank you so much, r
screened for hepatitis c, hepatitis b and hiv, with this note -- we understand that this news may be alarming and frightening to you. dr. harrington doesn't return our calls. health officials found multiple sterilization issues, cross contamination issues and drugs that had expired more than two decades ago. there's no national standard for dental clinic inspections, it's all determined at the state level. so, when you go to the dentist, keep your eyes open. three quick things to look for. is...
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and hepatitis c. officials inspected the dental office. >> i would not let my nephews play with those instruments in his office. >> the centers for disease control has joined in the investigation but they say additional cases would be very unlikely. >> the obama administration is unveiling a plan to keen up gasoline and auto emissions but it could lead to higher gas prices nationwide. the rule reduces the amount of sulpher in gas and tighten standards starting in 2017. it will save billions in health costs. the environmental protection agency says gas prices will increase by less than a penny a gallon but the oil industry says it could be nine cents a gallon. california has similar requirements. >> pope francis led good friday services at the vatican at basilica. >> this is the first time the new pontiff has celebrated mass on good friday. catholics believe jesus was crucified and died on good friday and he rose on the dead on easter sunday. it is considered one of the most important days of the chris
and hepatitis c. officials inspected the dental office. >> i would not let my nephews play with those instruments in his office. >> the centers for disease control has joined in the investigation but they say additional cases would be very unlikely. >> the obama administration is unveiling a plan to keen up gasoline and auto emissions but it could lead to higher gas prices nationwide. the rule reduces the amount of sulpher in gas and tighten standards starting in 2017. it will...
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dental instruments that were rusty, and all of this began when a patient tested positive for hiv and hepatitis c, and he later tested negative for hiv, but they are worried about cross-examination. they are angry and worried, and we talked to one of his patie s patients. >> those are really hard things to live with. if i get sick, i could be sick for a long time, you know. i just -- it just freaks me out a little knowing that this could kill me. >> do you think he should be charged criminally? >> if all of this turns out to be the case i don't think he should be allowed to practice anymore. you know, as far as criminal charges, you know, i don't know what will happen with that. but, you know, how do you say you are sorry to 7,000 people that you possibly could have infected. >> right now he faces 17 complaints filed by the state dentistry board, and the local da is considering whether or not to file charges and evidence is still being gathered. so far dr. harrington has said nothing publicly. >>> an 86-year-old arizona man adored his ailing wife so much that he agreed to end her life. george san
dental instruments that were rusty, and all of this began when a patient tested positive for hiv and hepatitis c, and he later tested negative for hiv, but they are worried about cross-examination. they are angry and worried, and we talked to one of his patie s patients. >> those are really hard things to live with. if i get sick, i could be sick for a long time, you know. i just -- it just freaks me out a little knowing that this could kill me. >> do you think he should be charged...
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and hepatitis c while showing no warning signs. inspectors say they combed through the dentist office and that was a disaster. they say they found a slew of contamination issues. for example, they say the dentist used a separate set of instruments for people he knew carried infectious diseases. those instruments had eventually turned rusty. the doctor used outdated drugs. one vial they found expired 20 years ago. and the violations didn't end there. >> he was allowing his dental assistant to do iv sedation. that is a major violation under our state and it's allowing someone to practice unauthorized dentistry within your office. >> shepard: a spokeswoman for the health department says they do not know how long the dentist had been committing these violations because he had been practicing in that city for 36 years. the director of the board of dentistry calls this unprecedented event. those health officials say they have sent out letters to 7,000 of his current and former patients urging each and every one get tested for hepb, hepat
and hepatitis c while showing no warning signs. inspectors say they combed through the dentist office and that was a disaster. they say they found a slew of contamination issues. for example, they say the dentist used a separate set of instruments for people he knew carried infectious diseases. those instruments had eventually turned rusty. the doctor used outdated drugs. one vial they found expired 20 years ago. and the violations didn't end there. >> he was allowing his dental assistant...
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and hepatitis c.fficials inspected the dental office. >> i would not let my nephews play with those instruments in his office. >> the centers for disease control has joined in the investigation but they say additional cases would be very unlikely. >> the obama administration is unveiling a plan to keen up gasoline and auto emissions but it could lead to higher gas prices nationwide. the rule reduces the amount of sulpher in gas and tighten standards starting in 2017. it will save billions in health costs. the environmental protection agency says gas prices will increase by less than a penny a gallon but the oil industry says it could be nine cents a gallon. california has similar requirements. >> pope francis led good friday services at the vatican at basilica. >> this is the first time the new pontiff has celebrated mass on good friday. catholics believe jesus was crucified and died on good friday and he rose on the dead on easter sunday. it is considered one of the most important days of the christi
and hepatitis c.fficials inspected the dental office. >> i would not let my nephews play with those instruments in his office. >> the centers for disease control has joined in the investigation but they say additional cases would be very unlikely. >> the obama administration is unveiling a plan to keen up gasoline and auto emissions but it could lead to higher gas prices nationwide. the rule reduces the amount of sulpher in gas and tighten standards starting in 2017. it will...
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letters will be sent to 7,000 patients recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis b, hepatitis ctitis-c. after an investigation determined that his outdated procedures may have increased the risk of cross contamination among patients. for one thing they say he didn't clean his instruments properly. authorities say he bleached some instruments, which over time can cause them to become porous. some of the equipment was rusty. authorities say he routinely reused needles and vials. and some of his medications were 20 years past their expiry date. we reached out to dr. harrington. his office was closed. he did not return calls. while state officials are stressing it is unlikely the infection has spread widely. they want to be sure. the federal centers for disease control are assisting in the investigation. david wright, abc news, los angeles. >>> full house on international space station right now. an american astronaut and two russians lifted off late yesterday and flew a new shorter route to the station. took them six hours to get there instead of the usual 50. mission controllers s
letters will be sent to 7,000 patients recommending they be tested immediately for hepatitis b, hepatitis ctitis-c. after an investigation determined that his outdated procedures may have increased the risk of cross contamination among patients. for one thing they say he didn't clean his instruments properly. authorities say he bleached some instruments, which over time can cause them to become porous. some of the equipment was rusty. authorities say he routinely reused needles and vials. and...
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practices coming to light after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hiv and hepatitis c. i'm heather chillders, now back to cavuto on business. >> neil: stocks are at an all time high, so are food stamps. nearly 48 million americans are getting them makes you wonder how the dow and folks on the particular dole can effectively double under the same president. dagen, i have to say weird. >> not weird, scary, this is clear evidence, but-- >> and scary-- >> i'm frightened by this, clear evidence that the government is getting bigger without any new laws passed, just by tweaking laws that already exist. >> neil: what did it do, make the policy more liberal so more could get it. >> yes, exactly what's happened in recent years, the states have relaxed the income tax and also the asset test and pushed people to enroll, encouraged by the obama administration, in fact. there were 17 states in '09 that relaxed the environment to get on food stamps and another 11 in 2010. you have 16% of the american population on food stamps almost double what it was just 40 years ago. this is as t
practices coming to light after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hiv and hepatitis c. i'm heather chillders, now back to cavuto on business. >> neil: stocks are at an all time high, so are food stamps. nearly 48 million americans are getting them makes you wonder how the dow and folks on the particular dole can effectively double under the same president. dagen, i have to say weird. >> not weird, scary, this is clear evidence, but-- >> and scary--...
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health officials say one of dentist, scott harrington's patience came to them with both hiv and hepatitis c despite having no risk factors. they found unsanitary conditions in the oral surgery offices, rusty instruments, a cleaning device that had gone unchecked for six years. dental assistants sedating patients without a license to do so and an unlocked drug cabinet with expired medications. >> there are so many multifacets that i can't even tell you. >> dr. harrington has been a dentist for 36 years. this is reportedly the first time he has been under investigation. >>> let's switch gears. it is so foggy out there this morning. >> yeah, it is. it is foggy. what's also bizarre, we have showers in the forecast and we're going to hit the 80s. what? >> explain that. you know what. good friday morning to you. that's what you have to sift through for today. the good news is we are going to see pretty nice conditions. more sunshine in the forecast today once that fog burns off at about 9:00, 10:00 a.m. than any day this week. that means our mild start to the day with temps in the upper 40s and l
health officials say one of dentist, scott harrington's patience came to them with both hiv and hepatitis c despite having no risk factors. they found unsanitary conditions in the oral surgery offices, rusty instruments, a cleaning device that had gone unchecked for six years. dental assistants sedating patients without a license to do so and an unlocked drug cabinet with expired medications. >> there are so many multifacets that i can't even tell you. >> dr. harrington has been a...
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after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hepatitis c and hiv. they found numerous safety violations including dirty equipment and employees reusing needles and administering drugs without alliance. >> the instruments that came out of there was horrible. i wouldn't let me nephews play with them. they were horrible. they had rust on them. >> the health department is offering free hiv and testing for patients. >>> we have new information on the release search warrants carried out at the home of a gunman in the newtown school shooting reveal a stockpile of weapons and ammunition. they found more than 1600 rounds of ammunition in the 20- year-olds bedroom along with knives and swords. he left behind journals which state police turned over to the fbi for analysis. they have not said if the journals provided any clues to a motive for the shooting. >>> he appeared at the white house with 21 mothers who have lost children to gun violence. the president said after the newtown school shooting the entire country pledged to do something. >> we cried enough.
after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hepatitis c and hiv. they found numerous safety violations including dirty equipment and employees reusing needles and administering drugs without alliance. >> the instruments that came out of there was horrible. i wouldn't let me nephews play with them. they were horrible. they had rust on them. >> the health department is offering free hiv and testing for patients. >>> we have new information on the...
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. >> i just have been tested for hepatitis c. >> reporter: back at the long line at the testing clinic, linda harris awaits the results of her blood tests and fears for her loved ones if she's somehow infected. >> i'm really scared, because i feel like -- that's my fiance right there. if anything happens, you know, it's not good news, that he's going to have to be tested. >> reporter: linda harris and all the others will have to wait at least two more weeks to know the results. lester? >> charles hadlock in tulsa. thanks. >>> there's word tonight of a possible deal on immigration reform talks between the afl-cio and the chamber of commerce. the agreement revolves around a critical sticking point in how much to pay guest workers. details at this point are sketchy, but it appears both sides have agreed on a complicated system that won't drag down the wages of ordinary americans. >>> a u.s. navy s.e.a.l. killed in a training accident this week has been identified. military officials say brett shatel was a highly decorated member of the famed s.e.a.l. team 6. he died when he and another na
. >> i just have been tested for hepatitis c. >> reporter: back at the long line at the testing clinic, linda harris awaits the results of her blood tests and fears for her loved ones if she's somehow infected. >> i'm really scared, because i feel like -- that's my fiance right there. if anything happens, you know, it's not good news, that he's going to have to be tested. >> reporter: linda harris and all the others will have to wait at least two more weeks to know the...
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after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hepatitis c and hiv. they found numerous safety violations including dirty equipment and employees reusing needles and administering drugs without alliance. >> the instruments that came out of there was horrible. i wouldn't let me nephews play with them. they were horrible. they had rust on them. >> the health department is offering free hiv and testing for patients. >>> we have new information on the release search warrants carried out at the home of a gunman in the newtown school shooting reveal a stockpile of weapons and ammunition. they found more than 1600 rounds of ammunition in the 20- year-olds bedroom along with knives and swords. he left behind journals which state police turned over to the fbi for analysis. they have not said if the journals provided any clues to a motive for the shooting. >>> he appeared at the white house with 21 mothers who have lost children to gun violence. the president said after the newtown school shooting the entire country pledged to do something. >> we cried enough.
after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hepatitis c and hiv. they found numerous safety violations including dirty equipment and employees reusing needles and administering drugs without alliance. >> the instruments that came out of there was horrible. i wouldn't let me nephews play with them. they were horrible. they had rust on them. >> the health department is offering free hiv and testing for patients. >>> we have new information on the...
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and hepatitis c. officials inspected that dental office. >> it must have come -- i would not let my nephews play with this equipment. they had rust on them. >> the centers for disease control joined the investigation but they say additional cases would be very unlikely. >> coming up, caught on camera, a subway rider tumbles on the tracks but what happens next has some people shaking their heads this morning. >> kfc downsize on the bucket >> welcome back at 4:52. an east man is called a hero after saving the life of a stranger who fell on the subway tracks. it is all caught on surveillance video. you can see the victim for some reason walked right off the platform of a transit station in philadelphia when this man jumped on the tracks to help. he stayed with the victim but he knew the time was critical because the trains come through every seven minutes the. >> i had a plan when the train come, i would roll underneath. or if i couldn't, i would ask someone to come down and help me. >> that didn't have
and hepatitis c. officials inspected that dental office. >> it must have come -- i would not let my nephews play with this equipment. they had rust on them. >> the centers for disease control joined the investigation but they say additional cases would be very unlikely. >> coming up, caught on camera, a subway rider tumbles on the tracks but what happens next has some people shaking their heads this morning. >> kfc downsize on the bucket >> welcome back at 4:52. an...
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scott harrington's two offices after a former patient tested positive for hepatitis c. they found rusty instruments and potentially infected drug vials that hadn't been inspected in at least six years.3eez dr. harrington had little to say about the investigation. >> he said i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions. i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. >> those assistants may have committed felonies at the practice. >> dr. harrington has a hearing on april 19th at which he can lose his certification. >> in health matters, extreme stress during pregnancy may increase the risk for still birth. research for the national center women in the year before they gave birth. women, caring for a sick loved one, but those who had multiple stressors appeared to have an increased risk for still birth. >> and there's a new treatment option for the 24 million americans who had type 2 diabetes. the fda has approved a new drug, made by johnson & johnson and is the first of its kind to use a new method to lower blood sugar. the medication works by blocking
scott harrington's two offices after a former patient tested positive for hepatitis c. they found rusty instruments and potentially infected drug vials that hadn't been inspected in at least six years.3eez dr. harrington had little to say about the investigation. >> he said i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions. i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. >> those assistants may have committed felonies at the practice. >> dr. harrington has a...
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reporter shelby lynn tells us the investigation started after a patient contracted hepatitis c.. >> reporter: it's a nightmare she never expected. >> if i get sick, like i could be sick for a long time. you know. and i just -- you know, it just freaks me out a little knowing that this could kill me. >> reporter: a few hundred oklahoma dental patients like marissa smith lined up for hiv and hepatitis tests on saturday. all because of investigation found unsanitary conditions at tulsa dentist w. scott harrington's office. this mother and son say he had his wisdom teeth removed by harrington last year. >> i'm scared. i am scared. i spent up all night last night, now we gist have to wait -- just have to sit and wait and that part is going to be the hardest part is the waiting. >> reporter: he describes a horrific experience that he says landed him in the hospital. >> i was just like bleeding like -- it was profusely like it wouldn't stop. it was like gushing and then it was just like pouring out of my mouth. >> reporter: now the horror continues for him and thousands of other patients like colto
reporter shelby lynn tells us the investigation started after a patient contracted hepatitis c.. >> reporter: it's a nightmare she never expected. >> if i get sick, like i could be sick for a long time. you know. and i just -- you know, it just freaks me out a little knowing that this could kill me. >> reporter: a few hundred oklahoma dental patients like marissa smith lined up for hiv and hepatitis tests on saturday. all because of investigation found unsanitary conditions at...
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earlier photo, of being a menace to public health after one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis c. inspectors say his clinic had rusty equipment, illegally allowed dental assistants to perform i.v. sedation and reuse needles and drug vials. according to the complaint, one of those vials expired 20 years ago. and a device used to sterilize instruments had not been tested in at least six years. >> he said, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. >> reporter: tonight the tulsa clinic is closed. the centers for disease control is consulting on the case, and neither dr. harrington nor his attorney have responded to calls from nbc news. >> the likelihood that someone will actually become sick from this particular exposure in this dental office is very small. >> reporter: state health officials have started offering free screening tests to dr. harrington's patients. he's voluntarily surrendered his dental license and is cooperating with the investigation. he faces a hearing next month. gabe gutierrez, nbc news, atla
earlier photo, of being a menace to public health after one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis c. inspectors say his clinic had rusty equipment, illegally allowed dental assistants to perform i.v. sedation and reuse needles and drug vials. according to the complaint, one of those vials expired 20 years ago. and a device used to sterilize instruments had not been tested in at least six years. >> he said, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions, i...
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conditions at a dentist's office later tested negative for the virus but is still testing positive for hepatitis "c," today what they are doing is offering free hiv and hepatitis tests to patients of scott harrington. the dentist and oral surgeon stopped practicing after inspectors found fillty rusty tools at his office and many other problems. susan candiotti has more. >> reporter: here in tulsa they're expecting hundreds of people to show up as free screenings beginl for as many as 7,000 patients of dr. scott harrington. the dentist currently is facing 17 complaints filed by the state board of dentistry after inspectors found that he had deplorable conditions in his office. allegedly including use of filthy instruments, improper sterilization of dental instruments, using drugs that were expired among many other alleged violations. now, people will be coming here today to be screened for hepatitis "b" and "c" as well as hiv, and i asked one of the officials here what will happen after those tests are taken. >> it will take approximately two to three weeks for patients to receive test results. if s
conditions at a dentist's office later tested negative for the virus but is still testing positive for hepatitis "c," today what they are doing is offering free hiv and hepatitis tests to patients of scott harrington. the dentist and oral surgeon stopped practicing after inspectors found fillty rusty tools at his office and many other problems. susan candiotti has more. >> reporter: here in tulsa they're expecting hundreds of people to show up as free screenings beginl for as...
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patients to be tested after one patient with no known risk factors became infected with hiv and hepatitis c. sparking an investigation. >> when the health department investigators and we left we were just sick. >> among the sickening reported findings, investigators say the doctor of 36 years reused needles and vials, medications 20 years past their expiration date allowed unlicense add sis stants to give ivs and didn't clean instruments properly. >> the instruments were horrible. i won't let my nephews play with them in the hurt. they had rust on them. >> patients wait for results cdc is now now joining this investigation. >> i'm very concerned about how many more there may oob no charges have been filed we're told dr. harrington is being cooperative and closed his practice while the investigation continues. calls to him have not been returned marcy gonzales abc news, new york. >> going back out to developing news we brought you moments ago. live pictures over oakland international airport. a body of a bay area marine has just been flown in from a military base in virginia. a 19-year-old l
patients to be tested after one patient with no known risk factors became infected with hiv and hepatitis c. sparking an investigation. >> when the health department investigators and we left we were just sick. >> among the sickening reported findings, investigators say the doctor of 36 years reused needles and vials, medications 20 years past their expiration date allowed unlicense add sis stants to give ivs and didn't clean instruments properly. >> the instruments were...
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. >>> tengo un solo riÑÓn, padeci hepatitis c. >>> el otro lo donÉ. >>> en guerrero un grupo de opositoresculo de la apropiaciÓn ilegal de dinero que hizo gordillo. muestra que esa suma alcanzÓ a bÉcar a mÁs de 200 mil jÓvenes que estudian preparatoria, 32 mil mexicanos podÍan estudiar en mÉxico. y se hubieran entregado Útiles escolares a 7 millones de niÑos, uniformes a 3 millones, y computadoras para 600 mil estudiantes, y capacitar a maestros. >>> el lunes se vence el plazo para que se le dicte auto de formal prisiÓn, o recobre la libertad, lo que se considera improinf improinf improinf improbable, una coacusada fue al hospital. en otra "otra noticia en mÉxico. el diario el siglo de torreÓn fue blanco de tres ataques en esta semana, el lunes dispararon contra los policÍas que resguardaban la entrada del diario, el martes abrieron fuego nuevamente contra la fachada del diario, con 20 impactos de bala de fusiles ak 47, y el miÉrcoles, un civil muriÓ, y un policÍa resultÓ herido. precisamente, en un esfuerzo por evitar incidentes violentos, autoridades en mÉxico, lanzaron un programa de in
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harrington's patients and recommend testing for hiv, hepatitis c, and hepatitis c viruses. >> 7,000 patients in all notified, megyn, and told how to get tested. c.d.c. says it's rare for dental transmissions of hiv and hepatitis. last year a colorado dentist kind of had the same thing, 8,000 notified, none tested positive, but in this case we already have one positive test. >> megyn: oh, my goodness. >> so it could be much difference. >> megyn: what a nightmare. i mean, it's like so traumatic going to the dentist anyway, if your are' 're like me, you d want to see the tools. bad enough you can hear them and you're certainly not checking for rust, we were yesterday. maybe we will now. thanks, trace. thank you. unbelievable. meantime, there is a growing controversy over guns in schools. in three minutes we will speak to two school superintendents who say they support now arming certain employees in the classrooms. why they believe this is more sensible than critics would have you believe and they are prepared to take on those who say they don't get it. also, renowned dr. ben carson made headli
harrington's patients and recommend testing for hiv, hepatitis c, and hepatitis c viruses. >> 7,000 patients in all notified, megyn, and told how to get tested. c.d.c. says it's rare for dental transmissions of hiv and hepatitis. last year a colorado dentist kind of had the same thing, 8,000 notified, none tested positive, but in this case we already have one positive test. >> megyn: oh, my goodness. >> so it could be much difference. >> megyn: what a nightmare. i mean,...
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they recommend testing for hiv hepatitis b and hepatitis c virus is.signs of illness. >> state health officials say dr. harrington by voluntarily stopped practicing after the investigation of health and safety violations started a few weeks ago. carrington as 64 years old, a veteran oral surgeon was started practicing more than 35 years ago. it is not clear if the closure is permanent or temporary. we have not been able to reach dr. harrington yet. this is the message when you call into his office now. >> you have reached the office of dr. scott harrington. the office is currently closed. >> all 7000 patients in this case will get a letter about this and there is a hot line set up as well as they have any questions. >> in and risk his own life to save a fellow subway rider in philadelphia. take a look at best a man goes over that edge of the platform at a subway station. small cross the tracks, he was and is a close to a rail that could have electrocuted him. then, a complete stranger the bounds of a helps the safetjumped down to help the man to safety
they recommend testing for hiv hepatitis b and hepatitis c virus is.signs of illness. >> state health officials say dr. harrington by voluntarily stopped practicing after the investigation of health and safety violations started a few weeks ago. carrington as 64 years old, a veteran oral surgeon was started practicing more than 35 years ago. it is not clear if the closure is permanent or temporary. we have not been able to reach dr. harrington yet. this is the message when you call into...
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and hepatitis-c. we'll get you back to "the five" and we will be back at the top of the hour. latest headlines, fox news.com. >>> we have all told a fib every now and then, but what about to your partner? should you ever lie to them? some experts are telling some tails. they say can be good for a relationship. i wanted to find out so i asked a few folks on the streets of new york. >> is it okay to tell little lies in relationships? >> of course. it keeps the marriage going. >> have you everse told little white lies in relationships? >> all the time. >> a little lie, yes. >> honesty is the best poll tee. >> what do you think women lie about? >> money, it is all money. how much did you spend on it? $45 and i really spent $75. >> what do men lie about? >> everything. >> drinking. >> yes. >> were you caught? >> no, but in two weeks i told her. i came clean. >> i always tell the truth. >> liar. >> does the guilt sometimes get to you? >> ya, of course. i am not a very good liar. >> so you are actually trying to preserve the relationship? >> that's what white lies are for, preservati
and hepatitis-c. we'll get you back to "the five" and we will be back at the top of the hour. latest headlines, fox news.com. >>> we have all told a fib every now and then, but what about to your partner? should you ever lie to them? some experts are telling some tails. they say can be good for a relationship. i wanted to find out so i asked a few folks on the streets of new york. >> is it okay to tell little lies in relationships? >> of course. it keeps the...
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there is an investigation after a patient tested positive for hepatitis c.e'll go back to huckabee. have a good night. >> he said he loves jesus and hates readings. his youtube videos received measure than 40 million hits . it started with a controversial message. >> he build churches and fail to feed the poor. single mom doesn't love them . old testament god called religious people whores. >> jeff stopped by to talk about authtentic faith. >> good to have you here. >> thank you. >> some people probably look at you and think of you as a modern day prophet jerimiah called out the religious people. how do you see yourself in the role? >> i love jesus and i am really just inalled with his grace. we have layers and then we mute and muscle how awesome and beautiful he s. i use my gift and what i do and peel the scales back and see who he really is. >> you are getting at the heart of what faith really is . faith equates faith with things that are earthly and temperol . one of the shots you took is people who make politics equal to jes jelse. let's watch this one.
there is an investigation after a patient tested positive for hepatitis c.e'll go back to huckabee. have a good night. >> he said he loves jesus and hates readings. his youtube videos received measure than 40 million hits . it started with a controversial message. >> he build churches and fail to feed the poor. single mom doesn't love them . old testament god called religious people whores. >> jeff stopped by to talk about authtentic faith. >> good to have you here....
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hepatitis b and hepatitis~c. here's the story. this den it in is named scott harrington.istory for 30 years. the people who do checking on dentisted checked on his place and found multiple violation and all these assistants allegedly doing dentistry without a license. they checked him again. happened again. now 7,000 people being urged to get testing. the health department wants to stop an outbreak from happening. wow. >> we are getting a better idea how new jersey's big powerball winner might have to spend his money. the guy owes nearly $29,000 in child support and the warrants quite is trying to find him. a lottery spokesman say officials try to resolve these matters before the winner gets a cash. the man op-ed for a lump sum payment for $32 million so he can clear this up quick. >> employees of a real estate firm in florida, a group cut the new employee in on the powerball jackpot, and they did it despite the new girl turn gown an offer to join the pool. the new employee says she didn't have the money because she hadn't received her first paycheck. >> i think that's th
hepatitis b and hepatitis~c. here's the story. this den it in is named scott harrington.istory for 30 years. the people who do checking on dentisted checked on his place and found multiple violation and all these assistants allegedly doing dentistry without a license. they checked him again. happened again. now 7,000 people being urged to get testing. the health department wants to stop an outbreak from happening. wow. >> we are getting a better idea how new jersey's big powerball winner...
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earlier photo, of being a menace to public health after one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis c. inspectors say harrington's clinic had rusty equipment, illegally allowed dental assistants to perform i.v. sedation, and reused needles and drug vials. according to the complaint one of those vials expired 20 years ago, and a device used to sterilize instruments had not been tested in six years. >> he said, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. >> reporter: joyce baylor had her tooth pulled at the clinic a year and a half ago. now she wonders if she is somehow infected. >> it's scary. it's almost unreal in a sense that this could be happening. >> the likelihood that someone will actually become sick from this particular exposure in this dental office is very small. >> reporter: still, health officials want every patient of this clinic to get tested just to be sure. and the first of thousands of patients will begin the process of blood testing today. they'll know the results in about two weeks. lester? >> all
earlier photo, of being a menace to public health after one of his patients tested positive for hepatitis c. inspectors say harrington's clinic had rusty equipment, illegally allowed dental assistants to perform i.v. sedation, and reused needles and drug vials. according to the complaint one of those vials expired 20 years ago, and a device used to sterilize instruments had not been tested in six years. >> he said, i don't handle that. talk to my assistants. sterilization questions, i...