| Recalls and Back Orders Stretch Propofol Supplies Thin |
| Infection concerns prompt Teva recall; many sulfite-free vials on back order. |
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| Published: October 30, 2009 |
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| ECRI Recommends End to Open Oxygen Delivery During Sedation |
| New OR fire prevention guidelines detail safer ways to deliver oxygen as needed during sedation. |
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| Published: October 26, 2009 |
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| Doc Accuses Botox Reps of Promoting Reuse of Single-Use Vials |
| Lawsuit says doctors can |
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| Published: October 22, 2009 |
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| Can a Spoonful of Sugar Help Prevent PONV? |
| Study shows patients taking a form of glucose after surgery recover faster. |
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| Published: October 20, 2009 |
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| Study: Endoscopist-Directed Propofol Sedation Is Safe |
| Researchers say potential benefit of using anesthesia personnel to administer propofol may not outweigh the cost. |
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| Published: October 19, 2009 |
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| Is Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery Optimal? |
| A new study suggests laparoscopic techniques actually increase the incidence of some post-op complications. |
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| Published: October 15, 2009 |
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| Care-Tech Laboratories Suspends Operations Amid FDA Probe |
| St. Louis-based company agrees to stop making, selling and distributing unnapproved antimicrobial products. |
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| Published: October 14, 2009 |
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| Study Shows Link Between OSA and GI Tract Conditions |
| Researchers recommend that patients with OSA undergo GI diagnostic exams. |
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| Published: October 14, 2009 |
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| California Issues Safety Violation Fines |
| 11 hospitals cited, including 6 retained object cases. |
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| Published: October 13, 2009 |
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| FDA: Congressional Pressure Influenced Approval of Knee Repair Device |
| Report criticizes "unprecedented" exertion of interest by 4 lawmakers on behalf of ReGen. |
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| Published: October 9, 2009 |
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| Six Hospitals Pay Medicare $8.3M in Whistleblower Case |
| Federal government disputed overnight stay for kyphoplasty procedures. |
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| Published: October 7, 2009 |
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| Denver Hospital Cited for Affiliate's Errors |
| State: Contracted services require stronger oversight. |
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| Published: October 7, 2009 |
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| ACL Reconstruction Rates Increasing |
| Researchers say the procedures should be performed at high-volume facilities by experienced surgeons. |
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| Published: October 6, 2009 |
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| Study: Surgery Better Than Non-surgical Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
| Researchers find surgery improves hand function and symptoms in patients without denervation. |
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| Published: October 5, 2009 |
