A new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, identified five national trends in back pain management and spine-related care from 1999 to 2010 that are unsupported by published clinical guidelines.
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The FDA awarded 510(k) clearance to Plainsboro, N.J.-based Integra LifeSciences' Integra Titan Reverse Shoulder System.
Four nurse-led interventions helped increase hand hygiene compliance by approximately 66 percent in six months at a Chinese hospital, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Broomfield, Colo.-based Lanx published research supporting its ASPEN MIS Fusion System for decreasing subsequent disc reherniation when used in conjunction with a lumbar discectomy.
Performing hand hygiene before donning nonsterile gloves may not have a clinical benefit, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.
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At the 20th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago, Robert S. Bray, Jr., MD, and Karen Reiter will give a presentation titled "Advanced High Acuity Procedures for ASCs."
In a webinar titled "What Can You Do On Monday to Lower Your Supply Costs" Chris Klassen, Vice President of Supply Chain for Surgical Care Affiliates, discussed the most important factors for lowering supply costs at surgical facilities. Ambulatory surgery…
According to an American Medical Association news release the Physician Payment Sunshine Act starts on Thursday, which will require industry to report interactions with physicians.
Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is seeking an Administrator to lead the team at The Surgery Center of Des Moines East, a busy multi-specialty, Joint Commission accredited facility. Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) partners with leading physicians, hospitals and health systems to…
Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health System has been widely recognized for its innovative medical error disclosure policy called the Michigan Model. In the case of an error or complaint, a team of professionals analyzes the situation to determine the…