Innovation

Anesthesiologist Nishan Goudsouzian, MD, received an Ellis Island Medal of Honor for the St. James Armenian Church in Watertown, Mass., according to the Armenian Mirror-Spectator.

Improving the performance of an anesthesia department can sometimes be a tricky process, especially if improvement requires transitioning to a new anesthesia provider. However, improvement often requires challenging the status quo in order to get true positive change.

Gastroenterologist Mitchell Cappell, MD, PhD, has been appointed to FDA's Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee, according to a news release.

A new laser-system has been designed to make receiving an injection similar to the experience of getting hit with a puff of air, according to a news release.

The following is an excerpt of a blog post reprinted with permission from AchieveIt.Last week, we provided the following five tips for evolving your company from an accountable culture to a culture of execution.

Bausch + Lomb, has announced the launch of its new enVista TORIC intraocular lens, according to a news release.

Cook Medical has announced the launch of a new otolaryngology/head and neck surgery clinical division, according to a news release.

Lean process improvement is becoming a popular method for hospitals looking to streamline processes, reduce costs and improve quality. While the general principles of Lean management are increasing value and eliminating waste, Lean has five performance measures hospitals should be…

GBI Research released a report on the anesthesia and respiratory device market to 2017 which classified sleep apnea diagnostic systems and portable anesthesia delivery machines as the fastest growing categories, according to SBWire.

Covidien has announced it has received FDA clearance for a new stapling system, according to a news release.