Here are eight milestones and recognitions for surgery centers and physicians in 2012 so far.
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James Lynch, MD is a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon and the founder of SpineNevada in Reno. With 20 years of experience, he specializes in complex spine surgery, cervical disorders, degenerative spine, spinal deformities, trauma, tumor infection and minimally invasive spine surgery.
A newly launched pain management system aims to maintain effective epidural analgesia in post-operative pain management patients through programmed intermittent bolus medication delivery.
Prostatic acid phosphatase injections may last up to 100 times longer than traditional acupuncture for pain relief, according to a new study published in Molecular Pain.
Patient experience ratings are not sufficient to assess a physician's efforts to engage patients in care, wrote Jessie Gruman, PhD, president of the Center for Advancing Health, in a HealthAffairs.org editorial.
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A woman who accused Spectrum Health providers of failing to promptly treat flesh-eating bacteria in 2008 has been awarded $775,000, according to a Grand Rapid News report. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on Spectrum Health.
A Senate Committee has passed a bipartisan FDA reauthorization bill that includes several provisions aimed at improving drug safety, bringing breakthrough treatments to patients more quickly, advancing medical device innovations and preventing critical drug shortages. Read the full report in…
Sean Benson is the co-founder and vice president of innovation and clinical solutions at ProVation Medical, formerly known as cMore Medical Solutions. Mr. Benson started the company with his co-founders in 1994, focusing on offering healthcare providers efficient and innovative…
Access MediQuip, the nation's largest provider of comprehensive surgical and implant management solutions, today announced the appointment of Greg Lueck as senior vice president of operations, according to an SF Gate report.
This is an ongoing series which will feature pain management professionals' responses to questions about the specialty.