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Dallas Reports A Rise in Dangerous Covid-19 Variants

The first case of the New York Covid Variant B.1.526 was confirmed in Dallas on March 12th. by the Dallas County Health Department.

SCOPE Summit is Expected to be a Major Platform for News in Clinical Trial Innovation

As the SCOPE Summit unfolds over the coming days, a steady stream of announcements is shaping how clinical research teams think about feasibility, enrollment,...

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.