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FDA designates Class 1 recall for insulin syringes

Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated Cardinal health’s recall of certain lots of the Monoject U-100 1 mL Syringe Luer-Lock with Tip Cap Soft Pack a Class 1, the most severe recall category indicating serious risk of injury or death. The product is designed to administer…

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By: Matt Danford
December 5, 2024
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Surgical protocol nearly halves postoperative ED visits for pediatric urology patients

Editor's Note A quality improvement protocol at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus resulted in a 48.8% decrease in the number of pediatric urology patients returning to the emergency department (ED) unnecessarily within 30 days of surgery. According to a December 2 university report, the initiative has significantly reduced…

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By: Matt Danford
December 5, 2024
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Study: Masking policies significantly reduce hospital-acquired viral respiratory infections

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Editor's Note A cohort study conducted across 10 hospitals in the Mass General Brigham system found that stopping universal masking and SARS-CoV-2 testing significantly increased hospital-onset respiratory viral infections, while reinstating masking for healthcare workers reduced those rates. As detailed in a November 27 research letter in Jama Network Open,…

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By: Matt Danford
December 5, 2024
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Study: AI improves surgical case length predictions

Editor's Note A recent study developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) model leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to significantly improve prediction accuracy for surgical case length. Published November 29 in the journal Surgery, the findings show promise for using AI as an alternative to current methods…

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By: Matt Danford
December 4, 2024
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HHS finalizes rule to expand kidney transplant access

Editor's Note The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a new rule establishing the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model, a 6-year, mandatory initiative to enhance access to kidney transplants, improve care quality, and reduce disparities. Managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the program…

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By: Matt Danford
December 4, 2024
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Study: Rural hospital mergers, acquisitions boost financial stability, care access

Editor's Note Data show nearly half of rural hospitals categorized as high-risk financially improved their stability after mergers, acquisitions, or affiliations (M&A) with larger health systems, Fierce Healthcare reported December 2. Conducted by Dobson DaVanzo & Associates and commissioned by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, the analysis found that 110…

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By: Matt Danford
December 4, 2024
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AMA letter expresses opposition to CRNA use of 'nurse anesthesiologist' title

Editor's Note The American Medical Association (AMA) expressed “strong opposition” to a proposed regulation in Washington, DC, that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to use the title “nurse anesthesiologist.” As detailed in a December 2 announcement, a letter to the DC Department of Health from AMA CEO James…

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By: Matt Danford
December 3, 2024
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Study: COVID-19's impact on oncological surgery offers lessons for future crises

Editor's Note A scoping review of 15 studies reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted oncological abdominal surgery (OAS), leading to postponed or canceled procedures, adoption of alternative treatment plans, and increased psychological stress among surgical teams. Published November 5 in the American Journal of Surgery, the findings emphasize the…

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By: Matt Danford
November 22, 2024
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Save the date for the 2025 OR Business Management Conference

Editor's Note Curious to learn how hurricane-impacted health organizations are navigating supply chain challenges? What about the latest trends in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), AI-driven scheduling software, or the workings of the hospital C-suite? Designed specifically for perioperative business leaders seeking to optimize efficiency and increase profitability, the 2025 OR…

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By: Matt Danford
November 22, 2024
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Study: Early surgery outperforms endoscopy for long-term pancreatitis

Editor's Note Early surgical intervention should be prioritized over endoscopy-first treatment in managing chronic pancreatitis with dilated pancreatic ducts, according to the results of a follow-up study of the ESCAPE randomized clinical trial. Published November 20 in JAMA Surgery, the findings specifically highlight pain relief, patient satisfaction, and need for…

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By: Matt Danford
November 21, 2024
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