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TeamHealth announces acquisition of three affiliated medical groups in the Las Vegas, Nevada

TeamHealth Holdings Inc., a leading physician services organization, announced the acquisition of the operations of three affiliated medical groups: Fremont Emergency Services, Advanced Care Emergency Services and Advanced Care Emergency Specialists, which collectively manage and staff eight hospital emergency departments in the Las Vegas, Nevada, market.

27 Oct 2015

Hospi introduces Macy Catheter Tray at ACEP annual meeting

Hospi Corporation, a patient-centric medical device company, today introduced the Macy Catheter Tray, designed to enable rapid administration of medications or fluids to patients when intravenous (IV) or oral administration is difficult. The Macy Catheter is designed to provide a bridge or alternative to IV access, to decrease hospital admissions and to facilitate discharge of patients.

26 Oct 2015

Heart disease becomes the major killer of women in Norway

More research is carried out on breast cancer than on women's heart attack. Even though heart attack kills more women.

26 Oct 2015

PRN Course for rehabilitation nurses now available online

The PRN Course is an intensive, online course covering the major areas of care that a rehabilitation nurse provides and is conveniently accessible from anywhere. Recorded at the recent live course, this valuable educational opportunity addresses comprehensive care for the rehabilitation patient, including how professionals can incorporate 36 rehabilitation nursing concepts and skills into their practice.

26 Oct 2015

Study: Pediatric patients prescribed more opioid medication than necessary following surgery

Although it is not uncommon for pediatric patients to be prescribed opioids to treat certain types of moderate to severe pain, new research suggests these patients may be prescribed more opioids than necessary following surgery. A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting found nearly 60 percent of opioids dispensed to pediatric patients following surgery remained unused, which could lead to the unused medication being abused by other adolescents in the household.

26 Oct 2015

Magnesium sulfate has protective effect on maternal fever during labor

Women who received magnesium sulfate during labor were less likely to develop maternal fever, a condition that can lead to a variety of complications in newborns including difficulty breathing, seizures, cerebral palsy and a condition known as "floppy baby syndrome," characterized by inadequate muscle tone, according to a retrospective study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting in San Diego.

26 Oct 2015

Hispanic, Medicaid patients less likely to receive regional anesthesia during hip and knee replacement surgery

Patients who are black, Hispanic, on Medicaid or are uninsured may be less likely to receive regional anesthesia during hip and knee replacement surgery, possibly putting them at greater risk of serious complications, according to a study of more than 1 million orthopedic surgeries being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting.

26 Oct 2015

Nitrous oxide shows promise in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease

Nitrous oxide, an effective and inexpensive anesthetic, is safe for surgical patients who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to results of a large randomized controlled trial being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting.

26 Oct 2015

KARL STORZ equips new Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital

KARL STORZ has installed three integrated OR1™ operating theatres in the new and improved £30m Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, designed to incorporate the very latest technology and representing a major investment in patient care.

From KARL STORZ 26 Oct 2015

New approaches to treating lung cancer patients in New Mexico

This year, more than 158,000 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer. That's a staggering number: it's more than all the deaths expected from breast, prostate, colon, rectum, bladder and skin cancers combined.

26 Oct 2015

Physician anesthesiologist-led care improves experience for patients having outpatient gallbladder surgery

Patients having outpatient gallbladder surgery whose experience was coordinated by a physician anesthesiologist through the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model of care had shorter wait times before surgery, recovered more quickly after the procedure and were less likely to require care for complications, according to two studies presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting.

26 Oct 2015

Eating a light meal during labor may benefit most healthy women

Most healthy women can skip the fasting and, in fact, would benefit from eating a light meal during labor, suggests research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting. Improvements in anesthesia care have made pain control during labor safer, reducing risks related to eating, researchers note.

26 Oct 2015

Horizon BCBSNJ, Meridian Health sign collaborative ACO agreement

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Meridian Health announced a collaborative Accountable Care Organization (ACO) agreement for its new OMNIA health plan members through Meridian Health Partners, Meridian's clinically integrated network.

26 Oct 2015

Novel modular partial wrist implant may provide relief for patients with painful wrist arthritis

Studies are underway to determine if a new modular partial wrist replacement will allow for better movement and last longer than traditional implants for people seeking relief from painful wrist arthritis. Although current options such as total wrist replacement and wrist fusion can alleviate pain, patients are often limited in performing certain activities after surgery.

26 Oct 2015

Routine use of antibiotics may not reduce infections in severe appendectomies

With acute appendicitis ranking among the nation's most common acute surgical emergencies, researchers studied the relatively routine use of post-operative antibiotics in complicated cases and found that they didn't reduce infections after surgery. They also found that patients who received post-operative antibiotics remained in the hospital up to one day longer than similar patients who had not received antibiotics.

26 Oct 2015

Researchers find that pregnant women in Brooklyn have highest level of methyl paraben, propyl paraben

Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Arizona State University have published the first study of levels of parabens - antibacterial substances commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics and other products - in human cord blood samples. The researchers found that a cohort of pregnant women in Brooklyn predominantly of Caribbean- and African-American descent had the highest level worldwide of methyl paraben and propyl paraben.

26 Oct 2015

NYSCF conference to focus on translational stem cell and neuroscience research

The New York Stem Cell Foundation 10th Annual Translational Stem Cell Research Conference convenes global leaders in translational stem cell and neuroscience research to present their latest work towards new treatments and cures for the most devastating diseases and injuries currently facing the world.

26 Oct 2015

University of Louisville professor wins 2015 Elizabeth McWilliams Miller Award for Excellence in Research

M. Cynthia Logsdon, Ph.D., WHNP-BC, FAAN, Professor, University of Louisville, School of Nursing and Associate Chief of Nursing for Research, University of Louisville Hospital has won the 2015 Elizabeth McWilliams Miller Award for Excellence in Research from Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing.

24 Oct 2015

MHS receives CMMI grant to provide comprehensive healthcare to people with severe mental illness

Montefiore Health System today announced receipt of a four-year, $9.6 million grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to fund a unique patient-centered approach to providing comprehensive healthcare to those with severe mental illness (SMI).

23 Oct 2015

Miniaturized microfluidic device can help monitor blood levels in real time for patients in ICU

No larger than a pack of chewing gum, the prototype developed by EPFL's Integrated Systems Laboratory is deceptively simple in appearance. But this little black case with two thin tubes sticking out contains some real miniaturized high-tech wonders.

23 Oct 2015

Hospital News and Research

TeamHealth announces acquisition of three affiliated medical groups in the Las Vegas, Nevada

Hospi introduces Macy Catheter Tray at ACEP annual meeting

Heart disease becomes the major killer of women in Norway

PRN Course for rehabilitation nurses now available online

Study: Pediatric patients prescribed more opioid medication than necessary following surgery

Magnesium sulfate has protective effect on maternal fever during labor

Hispanic, Medicaid patients less likely to receive regional anesthesia during hip and knee replacement surgery

Nitrous oxide shows promise in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease

KARL STORZ equips new Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital

New approaches to treating lung cancer patients in New Mexico

Physician anesthesiologist-led care improves experience for patients having outpatient gallbladder surgery

Eating a light meal during labor may benefit most healthy women

Horizon BCBSNJ, Meridian Health sign collaborative ACO agreement

Novel modular partial wrist implant may provide relief for patients with painful wrist arthritis

Routine use of antibiotics may not reduce infections in severe appendectomies

Researchers find that pregnant women in Brooklyn have highest level of methyl paraben, propyl paraben

NYSCF conference to focus on translational stem cell and neuroscience research

University of Louisville professor wins 2015 Elizabeth McWilliams Miller Award for Excellence in Research

MHS receives CMMI grant to provide comprehensive healthcare to people with severe mental illness

Miniaturized microfluidic device can help monitor blood levels in real time for patients in ICU

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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