An interactive video game aims to train physicians to identify deceptive behavior in patients likely to abuse prescription painkillers, according to a New York Times report.
Uncategorized
The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology has named a new president and several officers to serve one-year terms with the organization.
Miami Children’s Hospital implemented the HyGreen Hand Hygiene Recording and Reminding System and reported a 67 percent drop in healthcare-associated infections from Oct. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2011. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on hand hygiene…
Patients with a history of skin infections may be at a higher risk of experiencing surgical site infections compared to patients without a history of skin disease, according to new Johns Hopkins research. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
A review of 27 orthopedic surgical residents’ fatigue levels suggests ongoing fatigue may pose a 22 percent higher risk of causing a medical error than well-rested physicians, according to a study published in the Archives of Surgery. Read the full…
Advertisement
The Aligning Forces for Quality National Program Office developed a guide on how healthcare organizations can effectively communicate performance on ambulatory care measures to the public.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed a resource intended to help healthcare providers improve the patient experience.
Healthmark Industries has announced the launch of a new website — HeathmarkGI.com — which is focused specifically on products that help endoscopy centers manage proper reprocessing of their scopes.
ViewRay has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its MRI-guided radiation therapy system, according to a news release.
Teleflex has announced it has received FDA 501(k) clearance for its Arrow FlexTip Plus closed tip, multi-port epidural catheter, according to a news release.