An endoscopic camera even tinier than those currently on the market shows great promise in its development phase, according to a release by Medigus. Medigus, an endoscopy medical device company, is developing the “world’s smallest” endoscopic camera using technologies like…
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Uma Rani Gullapalli, MD, a physiatrist from Victoria, Texas, has been suspended by the Texas Medical Board following an investigation that revealed her pain management clinics were not actually owned by her, according to a Texas Medical Board news release.
Research findings suggest ulcerative colitis patients with more social support are more likely to undergo colectomy compared to patients with less social support, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
An analysis of diverticulitis trends from 2002-2007 indicates the GI condition continues to be a major source of morbidity among U.S. citizens, according to an article published in the Archives of Surgery.
Results from a study suggest pay-for-performance hospital programs may need to be tailored to the specific healthcare organization in order to yield the greatest effect on healthcare quality, according to an article published in Health Affairs.
Among children whose parents and other primary caregivers have limited English proficiency, there is an associated increased length of hospital stay and decreased number of home healthcare referrals for pediatric inpatients with infections requiring long-term antibiotics, according to a CMH…
Corina Hollander, DPM, a podiatrist in Tucson, Ariz., has been sentenced to 33 months in prison and given five years of probation in a prescription fraud cause, according to an Arizona Daily Star report. In March, Dr. Hollander pleaded guilty…
Three ambulatory surgery center administrators discuss how they cut costs and increase profitability in their ASCs.
Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House and possible presidential candidate, is calling for transparency of prices for medical devices from hip implants to stents, according to a report by DOTmed.
Top 10 Patient Safety Issues for 2011 Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, CEO and executive director of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), discusses the top 10 patient safety issues facilities should tackle in 2011. Click to…