Pfizer announced that the Lyrica drug, used to treat fibromyalgia and chronic pain disorders, is not effective in reducing neuropathic pain caused by HIV infection or diabetes, according to American News Report.
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Minnesota's medical board will now be required to provide patients with more information about malpractice and disciplinary actions taken against physicians by other states, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill into law Friday.
Nurse salaries increased in the past year following a surge in demand for the profession, according to a UBM Medica survey of more than 1,260 medical practices.
MMX Holdings, LLC announced today that it will expand its www.managemyasc.com platform with the development of AccredAbility, a comprehensive accreditation compliance solution for surgery centers. AccredAbility is being developed as a joint venture with nationally recognized compliance expert Tamar Glaser,…
Pedro Vergne-Marini, MD, is a managing member of Physicians Capital Investments in Dallas, Texas, where he is responsible for establishing and implementing the company's corporate strategy. Dr. Vergne-Marini brings more than 35 years of experience in patient care and healthcare-related…
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hDr. Arbisser is an ophthalmologist who serves as co-founder and board chairman of Eye Surgeons Associates in Bettendorf, Iowa. Eye Surgeons Associates provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and optical eye care, including lasik and lens exchange, cornea and…
The FDA has announced there were fewer drug shortages six months after President Obama signed an executive order to help the agency tackle widespread drug shortages in the U.S. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on drug shortages.
Researchers found availability of freestanding dispensers and the combination of the sign and dispenser significantly improved visitors’ compliance to hand hygiene, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
Researchers have concluded clinicians may don N95 respirators up to five consecutive times before the fit factors consistently drops below 100, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
Healthcare industry leaders discuss which presidential candidate is better for healthcare: President Barack Obama or Mitt Romney.