BioPhotas has announced it has received FDA clearance of a new light therapy device to treat skin, joint and muscle conditions, according to a news release (pdf).
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LCA-Vision has announced it has named Michael J. Celebrezze as its CEO, according to a news release.
Hope Clinic, a new pain management center, opened in Wytheville, Va., according to a SWVA Today report.
A new study published in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience, has identified the molecular pathway by which morphine can increase pain, which could lead to new ways of making morphine effective for more patients, according to a PsychCentral report.
Healthcare providers should practice shared decision-making with patients to align treatment with patients' wishes and improve outcomes, according to a perspective piece in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Reports of central line-associated bloodstream infections using the National Healthcare Safety Network criteria differ significantly from CLABSI reports based on claims codes, according to a study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
The Joint Commission announced a revision to a requirement under the Laboratory Accreditation program as well as a requirement regarding restraints in hospitals.
The health and lifespan of Americans significantly lags levels in peer countries, according to a new report by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.
The FDA has issued a new draft guidance document to help the pharmaceutical industry formulate opioid drugs with abuse-deterrent properties, according to a Pharmaceutical Processing report.
A study released by Health Affairs this month has revealed that physician shortages could be stoppered by utilizing electronic communication and teams to manage patient panels.