A study published in the journal Anesthesiology shows that opioids in a patient's body can enhance the malignant tendencies of cancer cells, regardless of further opioids being added, according to News & Research Outcomes Magazine.
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McAllen (Texas) Medical Center has announced the opening of its new inpatient oncology services unit, according to a Valley Town Crier report.
St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, N.H., has announced that it will expand its cardiac collaboration with Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H., to include vascular care.
Columbus-based OhioHealth has acquired Marion (Ohio) Cancer Center as part of its oncology services.
Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, Maine, is part of Waldo County Healthcare, also in Belfast.
The Bipartisan Policy Center has released recommendations (pdf) to build awareness among healthcare providers of the benefits electronic tools offer for patient engagement.
Beaufort (S.C.) Memorial Hospital has announced that it will unveil its $14.5 million Pratt Emergency Center to the public Sunday.
The American Hospital Association has named Bruce Bailey, president and CEO of Georgetown (S.C.) Hospital System, to the board of trustees and as chairman of the Association's Regional Policy Board 4.
Hundreds of patient medical records were found in a dumpster in a Fort Myers, Fla., strip mall Dec. 11, according to a Fox 4 News report.
The National eHealth Collaborative has announced its annual leadership transition, which includes the election of new board officers and board members.