A recent survey reveals that nearly all practicing nurses want more education and training in 'soft skill' areas such as leadership and interpersonal communication.
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Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., has identified improper cleaning of a specific endoscope used in the endoscopy unit between September 2011 and January 2012, according to a WSPA report.
The Joint Commission has released a new report (pdf) detailing the most up-to-date evidence and recommendations for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing draft guidelines recommending all baby boomers in the United States get tested for hepatitis C.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, Israel, have announced the launch of a new collaboration aimed at addressing the lack of pediatric-specific medical devices, according to a news release.
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The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on legislation intended to speed up reviews of new drugs and medical devices, according to a Boston Globe report.
Here are 10 recent findings on to pain management and treatment.
Hospitals are hiring physicians in larger numbers and across broader specialties than ever before. According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals employed roughly 211,500 physicians in 2010, up 34 percent since 2000. In total, 25 percent of all active physicians…
A new study found that mental distraction can reduce pain, according to a Press Association report.
Nucynta ER extended-release tablets were significantly more effective than a placebo in providing pain relief to adults with chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathy, according to a News-Medical report.