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The Lure of New Devices in the OR

Source: H&HN - May 15, 2012
By David Ellis, J. Edson Pontes, Donald Weaver, and Charles Shanley

When a medical supply company starts marketing its products to surgeons, surgeons start wanting those products despite a lack of evidence that they improve outcomes. Over time, some new devices prove their worth; others are discarded, and money is wasted. Surgeons need help determining which devices likely will make a difference. Read More.

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