The following article is written by Matt Smith, marketing analyst for Healthmark Industries Co. Surgical instruments can be potentially dangerous to handle, transport and clean. These items are particularly dangerous to personnel and patients right after use in the…
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Outsourcing technicians accelerated ambulatory surgery center growth for the Surgecenter of Louisville (Ky.), according to a case study by Vantage Outsourcing.
History of malignancy and obesity are among the four risk factors that may increase the incidence of immediate-use steam sterilization, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review…
John Beall, who was appointed Parkland Memorial Hospital’s chief implementation officer, has resigned five days after his first day and will return to his former post at The Joint Commission, according to a Dallas Morning News report. Read the full…
OptiMedica announced the launch of its Catalys Precision Laser System in the U.S., and the first patient cases are being done by Mike Mann, MD, and Paul Mann, MD, at the Mann Eye Institute in Houston.
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Results from a study showed alcohol handrubbing is just as effective as but more time efficient than chlorhexidine handwashing, according to research published in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on hand…
Delegates from the medical technology and life sciences industry are in Washington, D.C., this week to talk to lawmakers about issues facing the industry, according to a MassDevice report.
Chronic opioid use might be associated with a lower risk of perioperative infection, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Pain's Annual Meeting.
Ameritox, a company that provides pain medication monitoring, announced its support for the new recommendations for urine drug monitoring for long-term opioid therapy presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine's 28th Annual Meeting.
Nueterra has announced the opening of two international offices, one in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the second in the Coral Gables area of Miami, according to a news release from Nueterra.