A new study reveals oncologists are not effectively treating pain, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Patients are more likely to undergo a colon cancer screening when offered a CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, than when offered a traditional colonoscopy, according to findings published in The Lancet Oncology journal.
The following article is written by Matt Smith, marketing analyst for Healthmark Industries Co. Delicate instrument damage means lost revenue and expensive repair for healthcare facilities. Instrument protection systems are designed to hold and protect instruments during sterilization, storage and…
Implantable Provider Group has announced it is expanding its Florida Device Benefit Management program to the hospital market, according to an IPG news release.
First Surgical Partners, which provides non-emergency services through two ambulatory surgery centers and a general acute-care hospital, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011, according to a MarketWatch report.
Here are 10 recent FDA decisions on new and updated drugs and medical devices.
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement and CDC have launched a pilot program designed to avoid overuse and misuse of antibiotics in hospitals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching an antibiotic tracking system that will allow hospitals to monitor antibiotic use electronically, make better decisions on how to improve use and compare themselves to other hospitals.
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices provides a free, downloadable poster organizations can use to remind staff members of the importance of eliminating error-prone abbreviations.
The FDA, CDC and Department of Veterans Affairs provide the following six general recommendations to prevent cross-contamination in endoscope processing.