Oncology

Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center, one of the biggest hospitals in the region, has converted to Masimo rainbow sensors for its advanced noninvasive patient monitoring.

Author and anesthesiologist Barry Friedberg, MD, has joined Marty Makary, MD, in calling for greater medical transparency and accountability to protect patients from harm.

San Diego-based Scripps Health announced the opening of its new $43.9 million radiation therapy center.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Carolinas HealthCare System announced the opening of its Levine Cancer Institute's research and administrative headquarters at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Orexinergic neurons are inhibited by propofol anesthesia and the orexin signals are involved in arousal regulation from propofol, according to an article in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Retired anesthesiologist Georgina Goodwin, MD, died last week, according to an obituary in The Baltimore Sun.

Bozeman (Mont.) Deaconess Hospital is planning to expand its cancer services, according to a Bozeman Daily Chronicle report.

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston announced it is naming its cancer center outpatient clinic the Lester and Sue Smith Clinic at Texas Children's Cancer Center in honor of the two philanthropists.

Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers has opened its new $1 million cancer center in Poughkeepsie, according to a Poughkeepsie Journal report.

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System announced the opening of the new Center for Cancer Surgery at its Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.