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Posted 01/26/15 | 
Morphine Following Common Childhood Surgery May Be Life Threatening
Study finds that children receiving morphine after tonsillectomy may face fatal breathing problems.
Posted 01/26/15 |
Outbreak at Seattle Hospital Infects at Least 35, Suspected in 11 Deaths
Officials say infected scopes had been sterilized according to manufacturers' guidelines.
Posted 01/23/15 |
Unfiltered OR Lights Burn Patients at Oregon Hospital
Up to 10 patients suffered mild to severe burns thanks to unfiltered halogen lights, hospital says.
Posted 01/22/15 |
Wyoming ASCs' Recovery Care Proposal Iced
Hospital opposition foils plans for outpatient joints.
Posted 01/21/15 |
UPDATE: Boston Hospital Surgeon Dies After Shooting
Son of a former patient shot cardiac surgeon twice.
Posted 01/20/15 |
Court Overturns $12 Million Defamation Judgment Against Plastic Surgery Patient
Judges say verdict "shocks the conscience of this court" and order new trial.
Posted 01/20/15 |
News & Notes
Posted 01/19/15 |
Yorkville Endoscopy Loses AAAASF Accreditation
Clinic where Joan Rivers was stricken vows to stay open in the face of mounting sanctions.
Posted 01/16/15 |
Florida Facilities Guarantee Successful Spine Outcomes
Warranty promises free follow-up care to resolve post-op pain.
Posted 01/16/15 |
