| Study: Colorectal Cancer Risk Lower When GI Doc Performs Colonoscopy |
| Patients more likely to develop CRC after a negative colonoscopy performed by a non-gastroenterologist. |
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| Published: February 26, 2010 |
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| Fentanyl Tech Gets 30 Years |
| Kristen Parker's prison sentence exceeds earlier plea deal. |
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| Published: February 25, 2010 |
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| Whistleblowing Coder Sues Endo Center After Losing Her Job |
| Woman claims she was fired after bringing improper billing practices to light. |
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| Published: February 25, 2010 |
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| Study Details Staggering Costs of Healthcare-Associated Infections |
| Authors say better infection control is needed to prevent patient deaths from sepsis and pneumonia. |
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| Published: February 23, 2010 |
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| State Allows Surgery to Resume at Fort Myers Endo Center |
| Inspectors will revisit the facility to ensure corrective action plan is being followed. |
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| Published: February 17, 2010 |
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| Robotic Surgery's Popularity Grows |
| Some doctors and patients have become "passionate advocates" despite lack of evidence showing better outcomes. |
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| Published: February 17, 2010 |
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| Researchers Develop Nanofiber Gel Injection for Knee Repair |
| Animal study shows new material to be more effective than microfracture in stimulating cartilage growth. |
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| Published: February 11, 2010 |
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| Study: Surgical Volume & Costs Grow After Medicare Payment Change |
| Researchers say reimbursement boost meant to cut costs may have caused over-utilization. |
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| Published: February 9, 2010 |
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| Florida Shuts Down Endo Center Over Safety Violations |
| Poor staff training, improper medication and equipment management among infractions found during inspection. |
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| Published: February 5, 2010 |
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| California Docs Sue Governor to Require CRNA Supervision |
| Physician groups say letting CRNAs administer anesthesia unsupervised violates state law. |
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| Published: February 4, 2010 |
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| Laparoscopic Surgeons Are Hurting |
| Surveyed docs says ergonomic issues arise when they stand in fixed positions for long periods of time. |
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| Published: February 3, 2010 |
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| FDA Extends Timeline for SS1 Replacement by 18 Months |
| Facilities have until August 2011 to transition to alternative reprocessors. |
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| Published: February 2, 2010 |
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| Surgeons: Donda West Law Won't Do Much for Patient Safety |
| California requirements for cosmetic surgery are already commonplace among "reputable physicians," experts say. |
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| Published: February 1, 2010 |
