Gastroenterologist Eric Ibegbu, MD, has opened a new GI-driven surgery center in Kingston, N.C., according to a Free Press report.
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An anesthesiologist at the Mayo Clinic has developed an iPad app for patients recovering from heart surgery, according to an ABC News report.
The New York City Health Department and the Health and Hospitals Corporation have announced that in just under a decade New York City's colonoscopy rate has increased by 62 percent, according to a news release.
The ability of the stimulant methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, to speed recovery from general anesthesia applies to both the inhaled gas isoflurane and the intravenous drug propofol, according to research to be published in the May issue of Anesthesiology.
While meaningful use may seem geared towards hospitals, eligible providers can also receive incentive payments and other benefits from meeting meaningful use guidelines. David Klebonis, director of operations at the Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches…
Although many research and journal publications show that minimally invasive techniques for spine procedures are beneficial clinically, the adoption of techniques has been slow.
The Colorado Board of Pharmacy has denied Medicaid officials and a private insurer access to the state's prescription drug registry, according to a Denver Post report.
Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty may benefit more from intra-articular catheters filled with bupivacaine than opioids, according to a study reported on Ortho SuperSite.
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