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Wall Street Journal: Doubts About Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery on Rise |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Sunday, 19 October 2008 |
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Despite the promise of minimally invasive joint replacement, recent studies indicating potentially higher rates of surgeon mistakes and complications are raising doubts about efficacy compared with that of open repair, reports the Wall Street Journal. "A study of 80 knee operations at seven U.S. hospitals concluded that 'minimal incision total knee arthroplasty demonstrated no improvement over a standard approach' … The study compared such measures as the duration of the operation, infection and knee functioning 12 weeks after surgery," says the article, published on page D1 of the Oct. 14 edition. |
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American Launch of J&J Pain Device Delayed on Heels of European Recall |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 |
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Johnson & Johnson has recalled a pain-management device from Europe due to a potential self-activation defect that could lead to overdose. The Ionsys device's U.S. launch has been delayed. |
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Two New Ophthalmic Surgical Products Approved by FDA |
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
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The FDA has approved Akten Ophthalmic Gel 3.5% -- a topical, ocular anesthetic formulation -- and Healon D viscoelastic -- a clear dispersive ophthalmic viscosurgical device. |
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Joint Commission Call for Presentations for 2009 Conference |
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Written by Staff
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
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The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources are now accepting proposals for presentations for the 2009 Annual Conference on Quality and Patient Safety. JCR is a not-for-profit affiliate of The Joint Commission. |
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New Web Site Addresses Latest Endoscopic Sedation Practices and Safety |
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Written by Staff
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Friday, 13 June 2008 |
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GI endoscopists and gastroenterology nurses who assist with
endoscopic procedures can now access a new online resource which will provide
them with the latest information on endoscopic sedation.
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Massachusetts Physicians Group Files Lawsuit Over Ranking Program |
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Written by Rob Kurtz
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
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The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) has filed a lawsuit
against the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to “correct the
wrongs” of its physician ranking program, according to a statement from the
MMS.
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New Hampshire Encourages Hand Hygiene Compliance |
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Written by Rob Kurtz
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
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A new campaign initiated by the New Hampshire Commission on
Healthcare Quality Assurance aims to achieve 100 percent compliance with the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for hand hygiene.
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Medtronic Initiates Voluntary Recall of Selected Heparin-Coated Cardiopulmonary Bypass Products |
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Written by Rob Kurtz
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
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Medtronic has announced that it is initiating a voluntary
recall of selected disposable products used during cardiopulmonary bypass which
feature the Carmeda BioActive surface, according to Medtronic and the FDA.
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B. Braun Launches Upgraded Ambulatory and Pain Management Pump |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Friday, 09 May 2008 |
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A new ambulatory electronic infusion system, the Curlin 6000 CMS, has been introduced by B. Braun at the annual meeting of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Made possible through B. Braun's distribution agreement with Curlin Medical, the Curlin 6000 CMS represents reliable, smart infusion technology with multiple therapy applications, says B. Braun. |
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Reports of Serious Events Up in Pa. Hospitals, ASCs |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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The incidence of serious events and incidents was up 13 percent last year from 2006, according to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's annual report, released this week. The 512 hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities and birthing centers subject to reporting requirements in 2007 submitted 211,983 reports of serious events and incidents through the state Patient Safety Reporting System, an increase of 16,151. |
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Four Steps to Prepare for Malignant Hyperthermia |
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Written by Rob Kurtz
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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
The March death of Stephanie Kuleba, the 18-year-old Florida resident who succumbed to malignant hyperthermia (MH) following breast surgery, should serve as a reminder for ASCs. While this genetic condition is extremely rare, your facility cannot afford to
overlook the possibility that one of your patients may experience this severe and potentially
fatal reaction.
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