Pfizer announced that the Lyrica drug, used to treat fibromyalgia and chronic pain disorders, is not effective in reducing neuropathic pain caused by HIV infection or diabetes, according to American News Report.
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Dramatic technological advances in stroke treatment are greatly expanding the time frame and tools available, according to an Anesthesiology News report. Anesthesiologists in facilities that specialize in stroke care are working to overhaul their protocols to employ the latest therapies.
An examination of electronic health records reveals significant variation in the utilization of blood and blood components, according to a study published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.
Minnesota's medical board will now be required to provide patients with more information about malpractice and disciplinary actions taken against physicians by other states, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill into law Friday.
Nurse salaries increased in the past year following a surge in demand for the profession, according to a UBM Medica survey of more than 1,260 medical practices.
Tara Sellers, administrator of The Surgery Center of Key West (Fla.), an ASCOA facility, discusses seven steps to bring pacemaker generator insertions and changes to your surgery center.
Linda Peterson, MBA, CEO of Executive Solutions, discusses the finer points about renting surgery center space to outside groups. *We advise anyone looking into such relationships to consult with counsel as well as state department of health and Medicare as…
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Pedro Vergne-Marini, MD, is a managing member of Physicians Capital Investments in Dallas, Texas, where he is responsible for establishing and implementing the company's corporate strategy. Dr. Vergne-Marini brings more than 35 years of experience in patient care and healthcare-related…