Learning health systems can take away four key points from a recent study on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention, according to a commentary on the Institute of Medicine website.
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The Orthopedic and Rehabilitation panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended changes to the pedicle screw's classification when it's used for treating degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis, according to a Medscape report.
The American Society Of Interventional Pain Physicians has announced the new members of its board of directors for 2013-2014.
The Joint Commission and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses have issued a statement to encourage surgical teams to honor National Time Out Day (June 12) to raise awareness of the use of 'time outs' to prevent surgical errors.
Universal decolonization of intensive care unit patients was the most effective method for reducing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus rates in the intensive care unit, according to a study in New England Journal of Medicine.
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Minneapolis-based BioDrain Medical, producer of the STREAMWAY, has signed an agreement to install 20 systems in ambulatory surgery centers across the country.
At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, Charles Militana, MD, will give a presentation titled "Changing Anesthesia Providers - The Playbook for a Simple and Sustainable Transition."
Here are seven things for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for Thursday, May 30, 2013.
CareFusion has received the 2013 Confirmit ACE Award to demonstrate its long-term commitment to customer service and support for medical technologies.
Practice Greenhealth, environmental solutions in healthcare organization, has granted St. Louis-based healthcare solutions organization Amerinet its Champion for Change Award.