FDA has announced it is permitting marketing of the first surgical instrument set that can be assembled and disassembled inside the body during surgery, Ethicon Endo-Surgery's Percutaneous Surgical Set, according to a news release.
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ProUroCare Medical has announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its ProUroScan prostate mechanical imaging system, according to a news release (pdf).
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology introduced its first model for infection preventionist competency.
Kenneth Austin, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Rockland Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Airmont, N.Y. He is board-certified in arthroscopy and sports medicine as well as general orthopedics, and his expertise includes treating traumatic and sports-related injuries of the…
The WHO Collaborating Centre for Patient Safety Solutions offers nine patient safety solutions designed to prevent patient harm by medication errors, infections and other types of adverse events.
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Using a weighted risk index, the highest-risk outpatient surgery patients have an almost 20-fold increase in risk of venous thromboembolism requiring therapy, according to a study in the Annals of Surgery reported in Doctors Lounge.
Toshiba America Medical Systems has announced it has received FDA clearance of the company's Aquilion PRIME 80 series CT system, according to a news release.
Lung cancer patients who watched a 30-minute preparation video reported less physical pain after the operation, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. The video covered pain management issues…
Ameritex today announced a new tool developed to help clinicians quickly assess five dimensions of medication adherence in patients with moderate to severe chronic pain.
Compensation models are evolving to meet physicians' increased administrative demands, according to a new Medical Group Management Association survey.