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Medline Industries announced that Chicago-based National Surgical Hospitals selected Medline as its primary distribution partner for medical and surgical supplies.

TYRX announced that an interim analysis found its AIGISRx Antibacterial Envelope prevented major infections among high-risk patients undergoing cardiovascular implantable electronic device replacement procedures.

RN to BSN Online recently created an infographic titled "Why the World Needs Nurses" detailing the responsibilities of nurses in infection control, management and forensic nursing.

Here are the patient risk scores for the 10 most frequently provided ambulatory surgery center procedure groups in 2010 for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, according to MedPAC data. The risk scores are calculated using Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…

Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center announced that it has added four orthopedic surgeons over the past year and plans to add two more in August, according to an MD News report.

Kevin Marberry, MD, is one of five recipients of this year's International Cartilage Repair Society Traveling Fellowship, according to a Heartland Connection report.

The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians announced that Alan D. Kaye, MD, has been appointed deputy editor-in-chief of Pain Physician.

The Bethesda Orthopedic Institute in Boynton Beach, Fla., released its SUPERPATH hip replacement procedure designed to be less painful for patients.

Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, N.Y., purchased a Renaissance spine system, the guided tool by Mazor Robotics that assists surgeons with the implantation of spine devices.

In testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance June 26, four witnesses presented ideas to improve healthcare quality.