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Federal investigation sounds warning on spinal implants' physician-owned distributors.

Four Draegar Medical products affected in anesthesia machine recall.

Unintended retention of foreign objects (URFOs) have lead to 16 deaths in the last 7 years. Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert.

Former director of business and development at a small surgical hospital in Texas claims she was fired for making "too much money for a woman."

Lowe's and Walmart offer employees and their families free joint replacements.

Study shows combination of Zofran and aprepitant reduces PONV incidence in bariatric surgery patients.

Follow-up telehealth phone call 2 weeks after outpatient surgery in lieu of in office visit satisfies most patients.

Anesthesia provider groups rekindle battle over a proposed amendment to VHA's nursing handbook.

Sloppy Script Leads to Fatal Overdose - This Just In - October, 2013

Researchers calculate anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions save billions per year.

Hospital, Anesthesiologist Absolved in Woman's Death

S.C. Hospital Fined $276.7M for Medicare Fraud - This Just In - Octobe

Plastic Surgery Center Accused of Reusing Syringes - This Just In - Oc

Lawsuit: Nurse Injures Back While Preventing Patient from Sliding Off

Behind Closed Doors: An advice column for OR Nurses with a workplace issue. Humor from Paula Watkins, RN, CNOR.

Hospira Recalling Selected Lots of IV Reglan and Zofran - This Just In

The laryngeal mask airway has revolutionized anesthesia care. Explore best practices, proper care and use of LMAs.

Direct-to-patient marketing? Our Editor-in-Chief reviews The Total Joint Center at Springfield (Pa.) Hospital. Need hip or knee replacement surgery, why not be comfortable?

Legal Update: Test your Human Resources IQ. 10 common problem areas in the constantly changing labor and employment laws.