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APIC Gives ASCs Infection Reduction Recommendations

As more healthcare is delivered outside the hospital, consumers can arm themselves by asking questions before undergoing a surgical procedure or receiving care at an ambulatory facility. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) offers ...More
March 16, 2009
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Norton Healthcare, Kosair Children’s Hospital Announce Plans for New Pediatric Outpatient Center

Norton Healthcare and Kosair Children’s Hospital officials announced design elements, construction plans and other details for the not-for-profit organization’s new pediatric outpatient center. ...More
March 10, 2009
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Surgical Care Affiliates, Hawaii Pacific Health to Operate Surgery Center

Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA), a provider of specialty surgical services, announced that it has entered into a joint venture relationship with Hawaii Pacific Health to construct and operate a new outpatient surgery center in downtown Honolulu. ...More
March 6, 2009
Posted in News
New Options Available for Ophthalmologists to Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is offering ophthalmologists two new tools to help members avoid wrong site or wrong IOL errors. ...More
February 19, 2009
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Age-Related Eye Disease Study Examines Macular Degeneration Risk Related to Cataract Surgery

To address this concern, Emily Y. Chew, MD, of the National Eye Institute, and colleagues analyzed data for a cohort of participants in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). This cohort is the only large prospective study in which the severity of AMD was documented ...More
February 6, 2009
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U.S. Outpatient Surgeries on the Rise, Says CDC Report

The number of outpatient surgery visits in the United States increased from 20.8 million visits in 1996 to 34.7 million visits in 2006, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Outpatient surgery visits accounted for about half of all ...More
January 28, 2009
Posted in News
From Outer Space to the Eye Clinic: New Cataract Early Detection Technique

A compact fiber-optic probe developed for the space program has now proven valuable for patients in the clinic as the first non-invasive early detection device for cataracts, the leading cause of vision loss worldwide. ...More
January 12, 2009
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Abbott Acquires Advanced Medical Optics

Abbott and Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) announced a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire AMO for $22 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $2.8 billion, inclusive of estimated net debt at the time of closing. ...More
January 12, 2009
Posted in News
OR Supersuites and Capital Equipment

Capital equipment is a crucial component for success in any operating room (OR), including supersuites and all outpatient surgery outlets. With the advent of new and improved equipment, there is great potential for higher levels of efficiency in the OR, along with the ...More
January 8, 2009
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FDA Recalls Ophthalmic Surgical Device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class I recall of Healon D, an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) of Santa Ana, Calif. ...More
January 5, 2009
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