“ IBM are collaborating to analyze genetic data to accelerate the race to personalized, life-saving treatment for brain cancer patients. IBM's Watson cognitive computing system will be designed to analyze the genomic data from a small g
“ Medicare paid a tiny group of doctors $3 million or more apiece in 2012. One got nearly $21 million. Those are among the findings of an Associated Press analysis of physician data released Wednesday by the Obama administration, part of a
“ Concerns are increasing among doctors about the safety of a procedure performed on tens of thousands of women a year in the United States who undergo surgery to remove fibroid tumors from the uterus, or to remove the entire uterus. The
“ Cryotherapy can help reduce postoperative pain after abdominal surgery, according to a study presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). When clinicians applied ice packs to surgical sites, patients rep
“ The FDA has allowed marketing of the Cerena Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator (TMS; eNeura Therapeutics), the first device to relieve pain caused by migraine headaches that are preceded by aura in people aged 18 years and older. “M
“TNT has recently purchased Surgical Tools Medicon branded instruments for use on the new television series, "Monday Mornings" which will begin to air on Feb 4, 2013. The new medical drama is the latest creation from superstar team Davi
“ The American College of Surgeons is pleased to announce the launch of Surgery News UPDATE, a monthly e-newsletter created in partnership with Elsevier Global Medical News. Check it out for more timely surgical news and information!
“By Laura Miller Here are eight steps for surgery center administrators to create a culture of growth and innovation at their facilities.1. Be proactive with your decisions. Many surgery centers boast high efficiency and some profit
“By Michael Smith Dexamethasone to control nausea and vomiting after tonsillectomy is not associated with higher rates of serious postoperative bleeding, researchers reported.In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, the cortic
“By Todd NealeIf historical trends hold true, the West Nile virus epidemic peaked some time in August, although numbers of cases continue to increase because of lags in detection and reporting. As of Sept. 11, the CDC had received repor