March 2020
New guidance from the American College of Surgeons directs how to triage patients as COVID-19 cases increase.
Published: March 27, 2020
Facilities Canceling Elective Surgeries
Hospitals and surgery centers are preparing to care for increasing numbers of coronavirus cases.
Published: March 18, 2020
It's the latest of many conferences called off during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published: March 18, 2020
Coronavirus Crisis Continues to Escalate
Conference cancelations mark the beginning of an uncertain future
Published: March 13, 2020
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August 2019
Music Is as Good as Sedative in Calming Nerves Before Surgery
Study finds listening to the "most relaxing song on Earth" before getting a nerve block reduces anxiety as well as Versed.
Published: August 7, 2019
Jury: Orthopedic Surgeon's Routine of Performing 14 Concurrent Surgeries a Day Negligent
$2M verdict in 'assembly line' surgery case.
Published: August 6, 2019
Federal Court Dismisses More Than 5,000 Lawsuits Against 3M's Patient Warming System
The ruling, which follows a recent Minnesota appeals court dismissal of suits against 3M, is the latest in a 6-year legal battle.
Published: August 2, 2019
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July 2019
Study Finds Sedation Method Doesn't Affect Adenoma Detection Rate
No significant difference between moderate or deep sedation in colonoscopy detection rates.
Published: July 16, 2019
$4.2M settlement reached in suit that alleged physiatrist behind wheel and on phone instead of neuromonitoring patient's brain function from office laptop.
Published: July 11, 2019
Class Action: 600 Ex-employees Sue Laser Spine Institute for 2 Months of Pay and Benefits
The chain of surgery centers closed without warning - now some stunned workers are seeking restitution.
Published: July 10, 2019
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