Researchers have determined six risk factors that contribute to incorrect surgical counts, which can increase the risk of retained foreign objects during surgeries, according to a study published in AORN Journal.
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The following five factors can boost the risk of intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers, according to a study published in AORN Journal.
Novant Health has adopted the "Ask Me 3" initiative to improve health literacy and patients' overall healthcare experience.
Alisa Fischer, CASC, is the administrator of St. Augustine (Fla.) Surgery Center. The center was formerly owned by a hospital corporation and was subsequently purchased in May 2006 by Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America. The multi-specialty center offers ENT, gastroenterology,…
Here are 18 statistics comparing orthopedic surgeon compensation by region of the country from 2010 to 2011, according to Medscape Physician Compensation Reports 2011 and 2012. Every region experienced a declining reimbursement except for the southeast and western regions. The…
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Thus far minimally invasive spinal procedures have promised better results for patients and healthcare providers. Two spine device industry experts take a look at the future of minimally invasive markets and technology. Eric Major is the president and CEO of…
Q Urological Corp. is preparing to bring an FDA-approved pediatric ureteral stent to market, according to a Mass High Tech report.
OptiMedica Corp. has announced it has received FDA clearance of its Catalys Precision Laser System for creating single-plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea during cataract surgery, according to a news release.
Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine, recently launched a new pain management program aimed at teaching patients with chronic pain new ways to manage pain without opioids, according to a report from the Bangor Daily News.
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a new supplemental drug for an opioid analgesic to treat pain related to diabetes.