A study recently published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery found that patients who are dependent on opioids prior to undergoing knee replacement surgery often experience an extended recovery period and are at higher risk for complications, according…
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Here are 10 recent findings on anesthesiologist compensation, employment and reimbursement in 2011, according to LocumTenens.com's Anesthesiology Salary Survey. Note: All numbers are averages.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Nominating Committee released its recommended slate of nominees for leadership positions in 2012, according to an AAOS Now report.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released guidance on recognizing meaningful use incentive payments as income, according to a Health Data Management report.
Spine Pain Management recently announced the addition of Gary Giblen as Director of Strategic Developmentˏ Finance & Communications, according to a Spine Pain Management news release.
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Frank Falco, MD, of Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians in Elkton, Md., will give a lecture at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians "Comprehensive Review Course and Cadaver Workshop," according to a MASPP news report.
A new study found patients who use opioids prior to knee replacement experience more complications, according to findings published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Using a once-monthly extended-release naltrexone intramuscular injection is an effective way to prevent opioid dependency relapse after detoxification, according to findings presented at the Annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress and a Medscape Medical News report.
According to a 2010 HealthCare Appraisers survey, pain management is the fifth most desirable specialty for surgery centers, with 76 percent of management companies approving of the choice. VMG Health data also indicates the specialty makes up a considerable percentage…
The American Pain Society announced its support for the CDC's call to better manage prescription drug abuse while maintaining treatment for those who need it, according to an APS news release.