Park Avenue Smart Lipo, a comprehensive surgery center accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, is reporting an increase in patient demand for laser liposuction.
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans experience lower back pain, but more than a third of patients don't seek professional pain relief, according to a survey reported in the Indianapolis Star.
Physicians at New York-Presbyterian Hospital are using ultrasound to pinpoint joint pain and inflammation more accurately, according to a CBS Pittsburgh report.
The majority of medical specialties have seen decreased reimbursements since 2010, according to a Medscape survey of more than 24,000 U.S. physicians.
William Boothe, MD, a Dallas-based surgeon, has successfully performed his 130,000th LASIK eye procedure at Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center, according to a My San Antonio report.
The worldwide demand for mobile health could translate to $1.3 billion in revenues in 2012, according to a study reported in the Dayton Business Journal.
HCA has announced the appointment of Sylvia Young as president of the company's continental division, where she will oversee 15 surgery centers and dozens of other outpatient centers in Colorado and Wichita, according to a report by The Street.
IRA Realty Capital, a real estate company based in Newport Beach, Calif., has purchased a 92,000-square-foot medical office building that contains The Ophthalmology Surgery Center of Dallas, according to a Citybizlist Dallas report.
An anesthesiologist is the highest-paid profession in Pennsylvania, according to a Philly City Biz List report.
Gregory Randle, MD, has joined the anesthesiology staff of Red Bud (Ill.) Regional Hospital to provide specialized pain management options for physicians and patients. Dr. Randle currently serves as the CEO of Vigilant Anesthesia Care & Pain Management in Glen…