Screening skepticism. How long are aggressive colonoscopy schedules necessary?

California hospital recycles runoff condensation. Queen of the Valley Medical Center uses the runoff from its air-handling units to keep its campus green.

Researchers pinpoint 5 ways to overcome "Weekend Effect". Weekend surgery patients do better when these concerns are addressed.

Researchers tasked with creating safer, smarter operating room. A team of architects, engineers and medical professionals receives $1 million to design the perfect OR.

Xenex slaps Tru-D with restraining order. Marketing battle between the whole room disinfection competitors turns ugly.

Would you operate on this patient? Let safety be your guide when deciding whether to take on borderline cases.

Winning the war against cross-contamination. Are you overlooking these crucial infection-prevention tools?

Speed up room readiness with this Idea That Works from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Which anesthesia machine is right for you? Choose like an expert, based on these 13 factors.

Behind Closed Doors: Are you afraid of the OR? Cold rooms aren't the only reason to shiver.

Pointers for preventing cataract surgery infections. Some basic precautions can limit the risk of post-op trouble.

What your eye surgeons want in a microscope. Poll your surgeons and it's highly likely they'll list the following factors as the keys to their scope choices.

Alcon's UltraSert heading to market. The device is designed for maximum control and minimal incisions.

Cutting Remarks: Lessons learned from India. A service trip to Mumbai shows we have much to be thankful for.

Reduce complaints about long pre-op wait with this simple Idea That Works from Illinois.

Use local firefighters for extra hands with this Idea That Works from Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Home recovery and rehab for total joint patients. Daily visits from nurses and therapists are a necessary component of outpatient joint surgery.

Safety: Keys to smooth patient handoffs. Relay the patient's condition clearly and concisely.

Getting results with regional anesthesia. Don't let avoidable obstacles block the techniques' workflow and patient care advantages.

Benefits of the integrated OR. From the lights to the laparoscopes, all of the equipment in our rooms is connected via a single software platform.