Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Delaware in Milford announced it now offers several skin care treatments to enhance the appearance of skin.
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Elderly patients who are prescribed opioids after minor surgery are 44 percent likely to become addicted to them in the year following the procedure, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Many hospitals and health systems are turning their attention to quality to improve patient care and avoid financial penalties for issues such as preventable readmissions and infections. While the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has brought the issue to…
Sheridan County Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, Wyo., implemented an action plan after state regulators found the hospital inadequately sterilized reusable laryngeal mask airways for several months last year, according to a Star-Tribune report. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital…
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers a free, downloadable brochure designed to help patients become more engaged in their own healthcare.
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Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif., today announced a newly added form of treatment, called minimally invasive lumbar decompression, for lumbar spinal stenosis patients. Mild is designed to remove the source of LSS symptoms earlier in the…
A minimally invasive, implantable device designed to deliver pain medicine aims to ensure patient compliance and stymie opiate abuse, according to a report from MedCity News.
Small medical practices are switching over to electronic health records at a faster rate than medium and large groups, according to a new survey reported in Information Week.
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a $10 million financial assistance plan to help attract and retain physicians in parts of the state that are experiencing shortages, the Associated Press reports.
Children’s Hospital Boston has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to study how children’s hospitals measure the quality of care provided by pediatric cardiovascular nurses. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on…