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Nurse Could Face Prison Time For Reporting Surgeon
February 7, 2010 8:01 am | CommentsIt occurred to Anne Mitchell that she might lose her job, but it was beyond her conception that she would be indicted and threatened with 10 years in prison for doing what she knew a nurse must: inform state regulators that a doctor at her rural hospital was practicing bad medicine. When she was fingerprinted and photographed at jail last June, it felt as if she had entered a parallel universe.
Landmark For Pressure Ulcer Prevention
February 7, 2010 7:41 am | CommentsAction Products, Inc. has commenced its 40th year of providing pressure ulcer prevention products to the world. Troy McKnight, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “It’s gratifying to see the tremendous progress that’s been made by the medical community in the treatment and prevention of decubitus ulcers and to know that Action Products has contributed to this progress for more than 40 years through its products, technology and dedication.
Intuitive Surgical Avoids ED Lawsuit
February 5, 2010 4:29 am | CommentsA federal appeals court cleared Intuitive Surgical in a case involving the malfunction of a da Vinci surgical robot during a prostatectomy that may have lead to a Pennsylvania man's erectile dysfunction. Roland Mracek sued Intuitive after undergoing a prostatectomy at Bryn Mawr hospital. During the surgery, the da Vinci robot began displaying error messages.
Doctors Sue To Stop Unsupervised Nurse Anesthetists
February 5, 2010 4:16 am | CommentsSurgical patients are being put at risk because a new California regulation allows nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia without the supervision of a physician, claims a lawsuit filed against California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger by two large physician groups. The groups are concerned about the lack of supervision in these instances.
Vegetative Patient Talks With Brain Waves
February 5, 2010 3:54 am | Comments(Reuters) – A man in a deeply unconscious state for five years has been able to communicate with doctors using just his thoughts in a study scientists say is a “game changer” for care of vegetative state patients. British and Belgian researchers used a brain scanner called functional magnetic resonance imaging to show the man, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in 2003, was able to think yes or no answers to questions.
Fewer Complications With Sutures For Cesarean
February 5, 2010 3:43 am | CommentsResearchers have found that there were fewer complications for women, after having a cesarean delivery, if sutures were used instead of staples to close the wound. Women undergoing cesarean delivery in labor as well as scheduled cesarean delivery were used in the study. Use of staples resulted in a higher wound separation rate, higher composite wound complication rate, and increased post-operative physician visits.
Canadian Premier Seeks Surgery In The U.S.
February 5, 2010 3:27 am | CommentsDanny Williams’, the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is under fire for his decision to head south for heart surgery. A former lawyer and millionaire businessman, Williams is having an unspecified cardiac surgical procedure at an undisclosed U.S. hospital. The move raised questions about whether he could have the operation in Canada.
Post-Surgery Wireless Skin Patch In Development
February 3, 2010 6:45 am | CommentsGentag, Inc. and the CORE Institute® announce the signing of a license agreement to develop and commercialize a disposable wireless skin patch to allow patients to self monitor themselves in the comfort of their homes after orthopedic surgery in hospitals through the use of cell phones, a release issued Tuesday reports.
Cosmetic Surgery Needs Vary By Geography
February 3, 2010 5:23 am | by by Rosemary Black | CommentsInterested in a buttock implant? The odds are you’re not a New Yorker. But if getting a nose job is on your radar, it’s more likely you live in the Northeast, where 55 percent more searches for this operation were performed than in other areas of the country, according to new data released by RealSelf.
MIS A Pain For Surgeons
February 3, 2010 5:10 am | CommentsThomas H. Maugh II, L.A. Times Minimally invasive surgery has been a boon for patients over the last 20 years, minimizing hospital stays, speeding recovery and reducing the cosmetic consequences of operations. But new evidence suggests the surgeons who perform the procedures are developing a new group of aches, pains and medical complications from them, according to Dr.
Jackson's Family Seeks Stronger Charges
February 3, 2010 4:52 am | CommentsLinda Deutsch, Thomas Watkins, AP Michael Jackson's family believes involuntary manslaughter charges against the pop singer's physician would be a slap on the wrist, attorney Brian Oxman said Wednesday. Oxman said Dr. Conrad Murray displayed recklessness in dispensing powerful drugs to help Jackson sleep, warranting a second-degree murder charge.
Malpractice Suit Dropped, Court Costs Covered
February 3, 2010 4:39 am | CommentsThe family of the late Laura Sebile filed suit against Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital in Texas, naming two doctors and an anesthesiologist, in alleging her death was caused by their negligence. Plaintiff Paul Sebile, along with seven of his children, claimed his wife, who was 70-years-old and morbidly obese, died after doctors performed an unnecessary heart surgery.
Steris System 1 Processor Update
February 3, 2010 4:12 am | CommentsThis document updates the FDA Notice: Concerns about the Steris System 1 Processor, Components, and Accessories, and FDA Recommendations , issued December 3, 2009. Dear Healthcare Facility Administrators and Infection Control Practitioners: The purpose of this document is to inform you that FDA is extending to 18 months from the date of this notice the total recommended time period for transitioning from Steris Corporation’s modified System 1 processor (SS1) to legally-marketed alternative devices.
Male Breast Reduction Is Fastest Growing Cosmetic Surgery In UK
February 2, 2010 6:30 am | by by Rosemary Black, DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER | CommentsWomen aren't the only ones unhappy with too-large breasts. For the second year in a row, male breast reduction surgery was the fastest growing segment of the cosmetic surgery industry in England, according to the BBC News. And while such a jump in cases hasn't been seen in the U.S., it's definitely a popular operation here, too, cosmetic surgeons say.
Herbal Remedies Conflict With Heart Disease Meds
February 2, 2010 6:17 am | CommentsMore and more Americans are turning to herbal remedies to help manage chronic conditions or promote general health and wellness. But many of today's popular herbal supplements can pose serious risks to people who are taking medications for heart disease, according to a review article published in the February, 9, 2010, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology .
