An interactive video game aims to train physicians to identify deceptive behavior in patients likely to abuse prescription painkillers, according to a New York Times report.
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Teleflex today announced that its Arrow FlexTip Plus Closed Tip epidural catheter has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Anesthesiologist Joseph Lucero, MD, has joined the staff of Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Mo., according to a Sedalia News-Journal report.
The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology has named a new president and several officers to serve one-year terms with the organization.
Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., has been cited by the state for failing to comply with nurse staffing levels, according to a Herald-Tribune report. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Miami Children’s Hospital implemented the HyGreen Hand Hygiene Recording and Reminding System and reported a 67 percent drop in healthcare-associated infections from Oct. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2011. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on hand hygiene…
Patients with a history of skin infections may be at a higher risk of experiencing surgical site infections compared to patients without a history of skin disease, according to new Johns Hopkins research. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
A review of 27 orthopedic surgical residents’ fatigue levels suggests ongoing fatigue may pose a 22 percent higher risk of causing a medical error than well-rested physicians, according to a study published in the Archives of Surgery. Read the full…
The Aligning Forces for Quality National Program Office developed a guide on how healthcare organizations can effectively communicate performance on ambulatory care measures to the public.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed a resource intended to help healthcare providers improve the patient experience.