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Medspira has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its mcompass anorectal manometry device, according to a news release.

Gregory Lauro, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Laurel Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa.

Kevin McGaharan, MD, has joined Sarasota (Fla.) Pain Management as a board-certified pain physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Fentanyl sublingual spray is safe for long-term use for cancer pain, according to a study reported in Monthly Prescribing Reference.

A recent survey reveals that nearly all practicing nurses want more education and training in 'soft skill' areas such as leadership and interpersonal communication.

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.

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.