A new study by NorthShore University HealthSystem found that physicians often rely on imprecise information when deciding whether or not to prescribe antibiotics, which can contribute to overuse of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.
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Mandatory overtime for nurses is now prohibited under a new healthcare spending bill signed into law by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, according to a Massachusetts Nurses Association news release.
The U.S. market for personal protective equipment is expected to top $13 billion this year, according to the latest from Market Research.
The Alabama State Committee of Public Health has classified anesthetic drug Propofol as a Schedule IV controlled substance, according to a state press release.
Central Phoenix Surgical Center has received approval from various regulatory bodies to add Progenitor Cell Therapy to its list of interventional pain services.
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National Pain Institute in Vero Beach, Fla., announced it now provides 10 therapies for patients with back and neck pain, headaches and fibromyalgia.
NeuroMetrix has announced it has received FDA clearance for its SENSUS pain management device, according to a news release.
FDA is advising healthcare organizations nationwide to verify their medical equipment has been approved for use, according to a Central News Agency report.
DeWayne Hodges has accepted the position of executive director of the Good Shepherd Ambulatory Surgical Center, part of Good Shepherd Health System in Longview, Texas, according to a News-Journal report.
The following article was written by Stephanie Martin, RN, BSN, CNOR, administrator of St. Augustine (Fla.) Surgery Center.The challenge of contacting every patient before surgery is one that falls on every surgery center, and the busier the center, the bigger…