Microbial passage across perforated surgical gloves can be significantly reduced using innovative glove technology, according to an article published in the American Journal of Infection Control.
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Allopurinol, an inexpensive anti-gout medication, may help stop the progression of colorectal adenomas, according to a news release by the American Association for Cancer Research.
Joyce K. (Deno) Thomas, senior vice president operations for Regent Surgical Health, says some ASCs experience significant problems due to physicians undermining their partners. She describes what physicians need to do to avoid this scenario. Joyce Thomas: When an ASC…
An ASC is part of a new medical pavilion in Hanford, Calif., developed by Adventist Health, according to a report by The Business Journal and news releases from the health system.
York (N.Y.) Hospital has announced completion of the development of a new surgical center.
A new ASC providing retina surgical services has opened in Fraser, Mich., according to a report by The Times Herald.
It's no surprise that ASCs across the country are struggling to keep afloat during the economic downturn. Not only have ASCs had to compensate for reduced Medicare reimbursements, but widespread layoffs and increased patient deductibles have led to decreases in…
CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. When a surgeon dictates that a polyp was biopsied and cauterized at the same time, use CPT 45384 (colonoscopy with…
The Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists has elected Joseph Talarico, MD, as its new president, according to a report from the Erie Times-News.
Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of medical transcription, coding, electronic medical records and other value-added IT services for ASCs, has announced it is rolling out its VMR Express and transcription services to all of National Surgical Care's (NSC) surgery centers.