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Calm nerves before surgery with this Idea That Works from Seaford, Delaware.

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Premium cataract surgery finds its place. A sizeable number of patients are paying out of pocket for upgrades. But cost is a limiting factor, facility managers say.

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Save time by hooking up patients in pre-op with this Idea That Works from Olean, New York.

Anesthesia Alert: For safe drug storage, automation's the answer. Computerized cabinets make it easy to pull meds for your cases.

Easliy remove patient IDs from IV bags with this Idea That Works from Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The bottom-line benefits of using EMRs. Improved documentation can dramatically increase case volume and surgical revenues.

Hospital chain, insurer say no to morcellation. University of Pittsburgh group won't do it, Highmark won't pay for it.

Johnson & Johnson asks customers to return morcellators. Impassioned debate accompanies decision.

Could electronic reminders cut infection rates? Researchers explore the use of text messages to ensure patients' pre-op bathing compliance.

Canadian hospital sued over improperly cleaned retractor. 147 bariatric patients may have been exposed to bioburden on retractor.

Sedate by day, pimp by night. Seattle-area anesthesiologist reportedly caught with cash and hookers at residential brothels.

W.Va. pain physician benched for unsafe practices. Dr. Chalifoux reused syringes, didn't wear mask

Suit claims hospital altered consent form in disfigured penis case. Anesthesiologist says surgeon switch left her husband disfigured.

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