Modified breast reconstruction using end-to-side anastomosis proved similar to conventional techniques but also preserved the internal mammary artery for future use if needed, according to the results of a study reported in MedPageToday.
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Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (N.H.) has agreed to pay a $25,000 federal fine and take steps to improve healthcare for deaf patients, according to a Keene Sentinel report.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published safety labeling changes made prescribing information for 34 products in September.
Vanderbilt University in Nashville has announced it has more than doubled the world record for the total number of vaccinations provided in an eight-hour period, according to a Vanderbilt news release.
Federal and state authorities have arrested 10 defendants — including two physicians — who are named in a federal indictment that alleges members of a drug trafficking organization illegally obtained and distributed prescription pills obtained largely through Medicare fraud, according…
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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association has announced it recently hosted members from Ohio and Kentucky on Capitol Hill so they could meet with their members of Congress and staff members to ask for support of the ASC Quality and Access…
Many CEOs have coaches, as well as all professional athletes, so why isn't it common for medical professionals to be coached as well? Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Bright, USMC (Ret.), a certified professional life coach and founder of On Target Leading,…
Attendees at the 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference (Oct. 27-29; Chicago) will have an easy way to find the sessions they want to attend and learn about speakers, sponsors and exhibitors thanks to an interactive conference application developed by…
Here are the 50 states with the number of Medicaid fraud investigations from fiscal year 2010. Information is from the Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General and is based on Medicaid Fraud Control Units. Investigations are…
Belleville (Ill.) Hospital has joined the nationwide Silent Hospitals Help Healing campaign, which aims to reduce noise levels to 55 decibels — the equivalent to conversation noise levels, according to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report. Read the full report in…