| Finessing Propofol Inductions |
| You may need to slow down with fragile patients to accomplish the job safely. |
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| Published: May 27, 2009 |
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| Authorities Concerned About Rise of Pain Clinics in South Florida |
| Illegal narcotic sales and overdoses have risen along with number of pain clinics in region. |
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| Published: May 26, 2009 |
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| Common Medication Blamed for Cataract Complications |
| Researchers say Flomax increases risk of retinal detachment, lost lens or lens fragment and endophthalmitis. |
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| Published: May 21, 2009 |
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| Sponge Found in Patient 39 Days After GI Surgery |
| Patient sues surgeon and facility over retained object. |
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| Published: May 21, 2009 |
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| Panel Recommends FDA Approve Duraseal for Spine Surgery |
| Covidien’s sealant is designed to prevent leakage of cerebral spinal fluid. |
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| Published: May 20, 2009 |
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| R.I. Surgeon Operates on Wrong Side of Patient's Mouth |
| Error is fifth wrong-site surgery reported in the state since 2007. |
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| Published: May 19, 2009 |
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| CMS Allows Patient Notification Exception for Same-Day Scheduling of Surgery |
| Agency spells out circumstances under which it will waive the new rule. |
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| Published: May 18, 2009 |
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| Tissue Bank Steers Clear of Donors Who've Had Recent Colonoscopies |
| Decision based on recent reports of improperly processed equipment. |
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| Published: May 15, 2009 |
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| Surgery Solves Chronic Rhinosinusitis |
| A review of 2,070 patients showed a marked post-op improvement in the condition’s common symptoms. |
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| Published: May 14, 2009 |
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| CMS Confirms Decision to Not Cover Virtual Colonoscopy |
| Agency concludes evidence does not support health and cost benefits of the screening test. |
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| Published: May 13, 2009 |
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| Surgeon at Fault for OR Fire |
| Patient awarded $1.3 million in damages after suffering second-degree burns. |
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| Published: May 8, 2009 |
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| Are Pediatric Tympanostomy Tubes Being Overused? |
| Researchers raise concerns about treatment statistics. |
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| Published: May 7, 2009 |
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| Hospitals Struggle as Patients Delay Care |
| Survey shows elective procedures are down and staffing cuts are up at community hospitals. |
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| Published: May 5, 2009 |
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| Florida Teen Develops Suture Technique |
| Vertical method makes it easier to use suture device for hysterectomy. |
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| Published: May 1, 2009 |
