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OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, N.C., added David Anderson, MD, to its medical staff.

Scrambler therapy, a neurocutaneous stimulation device, appears to have a promising effect in relieving postherpetic neuropathy, according to a study published in the American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Glenview, Ill., announced that its senior attending physician, Steven L. Haddad, MD, has been named the new president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.

Mazor Robotics reported its gross profits more than doubled in the second quarter, as the company brought in $5 million this year compared to $2.2 million during the same period in 2012.

Steven Epstein has joined the board of directors at Sunrise, Fla.-based OrthoSensor, a medical device company focused on orthopedic devices for musculoskeletal diseases.

  A review in the newest issue of Health Affairs has identified several causes contributing to diagnosis and treatment delays.

Thursday, August 15, is National Ambulatory Surgery Center Day and ASCA suggests holding an event in an effort to reach out to the community.

Here are 15 statistics on services that ambulatory surgery center management companies offer their centers, according to the HealthCare Appraisers 2013 ASC Valuation Survey.

The World Health Organization has released the second edition of its handbook on healthcare waste management, known as "the Blue Book."

Improving teamwork during cardiac surgery can enhance patient safety, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published in Circulation.