Implementing an electronic health record can be a daunting task for an ambulatory surgery center, considering the capital needed to purchase hardware and software, train employees and account for productivity loss during implementation. Robert Lamont, CEO of The Eye Center…
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A study published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women might be able to delay scheduling regular colonoscopies a few years past the generally recommended age of 50.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health has released a report highlighting activities that support the medical device industry and product development, while maintaining the safety and effectiveness of the products.
UPS will begin offering an air freight container designed for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines and biologics, according to a company release.
The University of Iowa Computational Epidemiology Group provides a free, downloadable iPhone/iPod Touch application for the monitoring of hand hygiene compliance.
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