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Surgery for intervertebral disc herniation (IDH) appears to be moderately cost-effective after 2...
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United Kingdom investigators have found that emergency braking time in patients undergoing a...
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Joint Commission Resources has launched the Flu Vaccination Challenge (
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The FDA has granted 510(k) marketing clearance for a proximal anastomosis system (PAS-Port...
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A novel bone graft substitute (FortrOss, Pioneer Surgical Technology) has been approved by the...
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Among patients with T1a midcord glottic carcinoma, endoscopic laser surgery appears to result in overall voice quality that is equivalent to that of radiotherapy, according to a European report. The study, published in the September 2008 Archives of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, noted that specific voice profiles may ultimately be different for the two modalities.
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An international study suggests that adjunctive azimilide significantly reduces the number of ED visits and hospitalizations in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) at high risk of arrhythmias. Researchers found that 38.3% of placebo recipients had at least one arrhythmic-related ED visit or hospitalization compared with a 21.8% rate for patients assigned to 75 mg of azimilide and a 27.6% rate for patients assigned to a 125 mg dose of azimilide.
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In-hospital mortality after major hepatectomy appears to vary by race, according to a study published in the September 2008 Journal of the American College for Surgeons. Investigators found that African-American patients had a two-fold higher risk of surgical mortality than Caucasian patients. The analysis suggested that clinical factors, insurance status, and hospital factors did not account for these differences.
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December 1, 2008 • Vol. V, No. 29
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| "Keeping employees updated on what the organization is doing and focusing on goals can go a long way towards improved employee job satisfaction." |
| MARGIE SATINSKY, MBA |
President Satinsky Consulting, LLC |
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