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Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Honored with Early Admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been honored with early admission as a Top 100 Doctor and Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 23 years in the field of... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
ORTHOReBIRTH USA Attending National Spine Meeting
ORTHOReBIRTH USA of Georgetown, Texas, is attending the North American Spine Society meeting for 2016. The meeting starts on October 26 and ends on October 29 in Boston, Massachusetts. The premier spine meeting in North America, NASS 2016, has hundreds of companies from around the globe coming... - October 14, 2016 - ORTHOReBIRTH USA
Japanese Biologics Company Expands to Texas
ORTHOReBIRTH Co Ltd., a leading manufacturer of novel biologic products, announced the formation of ORTHOReBIRTH USA, previously Siena Biologics (Austin). The U.S. introduction of ORTHOReBIRTH’s products signals a new high-quality resource for doctors and patients throughout the... - October 14, 2016 - ORTHOReBIRTH USA
The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
As complex surgical instruments replace simpler surgical instruments for minimally invasive surgery and faster recovery time for patients, advanced education is required to insure the sterile processing of these complex surgical instruments. Sadly, 290,000 patients suffer surgical site infections mostly from the use of contaminated surgical instruments every year. From a layman’s perspective, 800 Americans will suffer surgical site infections today - some will not make it. - October 14, 2016 - The Consortium of Sterile Sciences
Milwaukee Urologist at Metropolitan Urology First to Offer New Office Based Treatment for Obstructive Prostate in Wisconsin
Metropolitan Urology Group SC in Milwaukee Wisconsin is the first to offer a new, office based, less invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate. The permanent implant treats symptoms due to urinary flow obstruction in men ages 50 or older. “The new implant, called the UroLift System, is... - October 13, 2016 - Metropolitan Urology Group SC
Operative Experience to Deliver First Commercial Sale of World's Only "Hands-In-The-Body" Emergency Obstetric Simulator, C-Celia
Operative Experience, Inc., a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, today announced the first commercial sale of its state-of-the-art emergency obstetrics skills simulator, C-Celia™ to Manatee Technical College (MTC), a... - October 12, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Unity Custom Care Debuts Novel Service for Pre- and Post-Op Patient Care
As the leading provider of perioperative care services, Unity Custom Care sets a new standard for post-surgical patient care. Unity dedicates a single Care Advisor RN to each patient, contacting them daily for up to two weeks following surgery, with 24-hour support. Unity's Care Advisors provide the compassion, guidance and assurance that patients deserve. Surgeons and hospitals benefit from happier patients; better compliance and outcomes; lower care costs and more referrals. - October 03, 2016 - Unity Custom Care Inc.
Wound Dressings Market to Reach USD 11.4 Billion by 2020 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Rising Geriatric Population Associated Chronic Diseases to Drive Wound Dressings Market to USD 11.4 Billion by 2020. - September 23, 2016 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Changes Plastic Surgery Introduces New Incisionless Skin Tightening System by InMode
Changes Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery center in San Diego, offers Inmode’s new non-surgical skin tightening treatment. - September 22, 2016 - Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
KYBELLA® Under Chin Fat Reduction @ Wymore Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Winter Park, FL
KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.” - September 21, 2016 - Wymore Laser & Anti Aging Medicine
Theresa Cheng, M.D, Ph.D./Neurosurgeon Recognized as a Professional of the Year and A Women of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Theresa Cheng, M.D., Ph.D./Neurosurgeon of Oshkosh, Wisconsin has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and a Woman of Excellence for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of... - September 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Introducing the World’s First 2mm Wide Micro Neurosurgical Pattie
The introduction of the new x-ray detectable 2 x 20mm micro Delicot® is an exciting revolution for microsurgical tissue protection. - September 15, 2016 - American Surgical Company
Get Lapel Pins Partners with Smile Train to Help Raise Awareness and Funds for Children with Clefts
GLP has designed an exclusive set of pins to support Smile Train's mission. The set sells for an MSRP of $30 and is available online at getlapelpins.com. The pin set includes a happy face pin and a sad face pin. Each set sold will benefit Smile Train and will help to create new smiles for children in need around the world. The company will donate $25 from each set sold to Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity. - September 12, 2016 - Get Lapel Pins
Matrix IT Releases First Ever White Paper on Sterile Field Scanning
With the looming UDI deadline of September 24th, 2016, manufacturers are scrambling to reach solutions for their medical implants. In response, Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems, Inc. has released a white paper on sterile field scanning. - September 01, 2016 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
OrthoNeuro Announces Its New Leadership Team, Focuses on Patient Driven Transformation
OrthoNeuro announces its new executive leadership team: Lisa Marconi, Chief Operations Officer; Jacqueline Petty, Executive Director of Business Operations; and Brian Hart, Director of Business Intelligence. - September 01, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
New Albany Surgery Center Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the NAVIO Surgical System in Ohio
Dr. Mark Gittins of OrthoNeuro performed the first robotics-assisted total knee arthroplasty in the state of Ohio using the NAVIO Surgical System. The surgical milestone occurred on August 23rd at the New Albany Surgery Center and represents one of the first CT-free robotics-assisted total knee arthroplasty procedures using the NAVIO Surgical System in the world. - August 30, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Millennium Surgical Corp. Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine today ranked Millennium Surgical Corp. on its annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America’s independent entrepreneurs. While... - August 25, 2016 - Millennium Surgical Corp.
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Honors Dr. Jerry Pratt with a Membership in Their 2016 Roundtable
Dr. Jerry Pratt of Schoolcraft, Michigan is being recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a 2016 Roundtable Member for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - August 24, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS of Rockledge, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Richard E. Greenberg, MD, FACS Dr. - August 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Michael K. Obeng Will Perform a Miraculous Surgery on Sarjo Trawally, a 4-Year-Old Girl from Gambia with a Life Threatening Facial Cystic Hygroma
From the anointed mind to the gifted hands of Dr. Michael K. Obeng, miracles have come true for many that cannot afford surgeries in third-world countries with poverty beyond understanding. - August 11, 2016 - Juka's Organic
Vaidam Health Helps a Paralyzed Young Nigerian Woman to Get on Her Feet Again
In July 2016, Vaidam Health, a medical travel assistant company in India, helped a young paralyzed woman from Nigeria regain her life. She was operated for Spine Tumor in India and recovered miraculously very fast. Its the story about her experience and similar such patients who are assisted by Vaidam Health. - August 05, 2016 - Vaidam Health Pvt Ltd
Surgical Sealants, Glues, and Hemostats to Grow to $9.3 Billion by 2022, According to MedMarket Diligence Report
The use of surgical sealants, glues, and hemostats has become routine, yet a considerable untouched caseload remains. Their development continues toward products with stronger bonds, tighter seals, better biocompatibility, better results in wet conditions, and other goals. MedMarket Diligence is releasing its 2016 global report on the products, technologies, companies and markets to 2022. - July 26, 2016 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Prosidyan Announces an Exclusive Joint Collaboration and License Agreement with MO-SCI Corporation for an Exciting New Technology
New Jersey based company Prosidyan, Inc. (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass orthobiologics products, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive joint collaboration and license agreement with MO-SCI Corporation of Rolla, Missouri for an exciting new... - June 30, 2016 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Dr. Ali Sarram Treats First Colorado Patient with the UroLift System in the Office
Advanced Urology of Parker is the first office in Colorado to offer the UroLift system to their patients in the office. - June 30, 2016 - Advanced Urology, P.C.
New Minimally Invasive Technique for Lumbar Fusion, Allows Patient to Return Home in 24-Hours
Worlds 1st female 66-year old patient receives new back pain relief device by Dr. M. Viktor Silver. - June 24, 2016 - Silver Spine & Neurological Center of McKinney & Sherman, Texas
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Honored as a Top 100 Doctor by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been honored as a Top 100 Doctor by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of orthopedic healthcare. About Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Dr. Soo is the Owner and a Physician at... - June 22, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Global Sports Medicine Market, Has Accounted to USD 16.6 Billion by 2015 - a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Sports Medicine Market, by Product Type (Orthobiologics (Bone Graft Substitutes, Viscosupplementation, BMC, PRP), Surgical Devices (Plates and Screws), Arthroscopy Devices, Orthopedic Braces and Supports), by Body Area (Knee, Hip, Shoulder & Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Wrist & Hand), by End Users (Orthopedic Clinics, Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others), by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa) – Trends and Forecast to 2022. - June 15, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Wellbe Advances Its Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) Solution
Wellbe will be showcasing its PRO capabilities this week in Booth #506 at the American Association of Orthopedic Executives (AAOE) Annual Meeting in San Francisco. - June 10, 2016 - Wellbe
Operative Experience Adds Military Executive to Drive Growth in the Government Sector
Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI), a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, today announced they’ve added Paul Bernal as their Director of Global Government Business Development to lead strategic growth initiatives in OEI’s global... - June 09, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Can We Afford More of the Same? Despite Prevention Drugs, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Still Remains a Very Distressing Complication Following Surgery
Contrasting PONV implications for perianesthesia nurses, to improve the efficacy of PONV prevention - June 01, 2016 - Pressure Point Inc.
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Spine Implants Global Market – Forecast To 2022
This report analyzes and studies the overall market, major drivers & opportunities, restraints & threats in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. - May 19, 2016 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH & Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery Has Partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation @dclaserdentist
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH on behalf of Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month and will be extending annual free oral cancer screenings for the public on May 18th, 2016. Oral cancer has existed... - May 18, 2016 - Washington Institute For Dentistry & Laser Surgery
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Honors Dr. Edmund F. La Gamma
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund honored Edmund F. La Gamma, MD, Chief, Newborn Medicine at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, with the inaugural Lily Pedro Award for Excellence. The event, The 1st Annual Morgan's FunDay, was held at the... - May 05, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Orthopedic Surgeons, Rodney Comisar, MD and Gary Millard, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that they will add two new orthopedic surgeons to their team of 25 distinguished doctors. Dr. Rodney Comisar and Dr. Gary Millard will join the multi-specialty physician group in August 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Morgan's Fund Issues Statement on Selection for NORD's Natural History Studies Project
A statement was issued today by Stephanie M. Vaughan, Co-founder and President of The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund), regarding the announcement of the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) selection of Natural History Studies Project participants. - April 22, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Dallas-Based Bone Solutions, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement with Next Health
Bone Solutions of Dallas, TX has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for a ten state geography with Next Health, a Dallas based orthopedic distribution company. - April 21, 2016 - Bone Solutions
American Venous Forum Elects Lowell Kabnick MD 2016-2017 President
Notification of new President's election. - April 20, 2016 - American Venous Forum
OrthoNeuro Opens New Physical Therapy Center in Pickerington
OrthoNeuro has expanded its medical services in Pickerington to include a new state of the art physical therapy center. - April 06, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cheng-Lun Soo, MD of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Cheng-Lun Soo, MD Dr. Soo is the Owner and a... - March 12, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wellbe Creates National Advisory Board of Nine Leading Experts on Healthcare Transformation
Wellbe, the leading provider of Integrated Care Delivery solutions for hospital service lines, has brought together nine nationally-renowned healthcare experts to form an Advisory Board. The Board members will contribute their insights to define a new framework for a value-driven service line, and... - March 04, 2016 - Wellbe
Captiva Spine’s MIS Pedicle Screw Systems Receive Additional FDA Clearance for Larger Diameter Pedicle Screws
Captiva Spine, Inc., announced today that they have received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for larger diameter screws within their TowerLOX MIS Pedicle Screw System and CapLOX II Pedicle Screw System. The additions to their systems include 8.5mm and 9.0mm Polyaxial Screws (non-cannulated, cannulated and reduction) for MIS, Mini-Open and Open cases in 30mm-100mm lengths, while maintaining all of the same instrument compatibilities to the implant. - March 03, 2016 - Captiva Spine, Inc
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Center for Endometriosis Care Encourages Individuals to Speak Up, Break "Taboos" - March 02, 2016 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Dr. Edward Paul Presents Macular Degeneration Update at Harvard
Seventy-four percent of Americans did not know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people in the United States over the age of 60, according to a new survey. The top choice selected was, incorrectly, glaucoma. Despite the high prevalence of AMD, the... - February 28, 2016 - Paul Vision Institute
Operative Experience Adds Senior Executives to Drive Growth and Technology Expansion
Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI), a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, today announced two additions to their executive team. Jane O’Reilly, named the new Global Vice President of Sales, and Carlos Moreno, the new Chief Technology... - February 22, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Magnifi Group and NSAA Partner to Offer Continuing Education for Surgical Assistants
CSAs can now complete fully accredited courses online through the NSAA Learn-Wise Continuing Education Platform. - February 20, 2016 - Magnifi Group
Eminent Spine® Releases Updated King Cobra® White Paper
After receiving positive feedback from the cervical spine research community at last month’s CSRS meeting, Dr. Stephen Courtney has released the clinical results of his experience with two revolutionary cervical fusion devices. The King Cobra anterior cervical plate and the Copperhead... - February 02, 2016 - Eminent Spine
Jerry W. Pratt, M.D. Honored as 2016 Professional of the Year
Jerry W. Pratt, M.D., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - January 29, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Kelley R. Gardner Recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kelley R. Gardner of South Lake Tahoe, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Kelley R. Gardner Ms. Gardner has almost 25... - January 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Operative Experience Strengthens Business with Oberndorf as Significant Investor and Chairman
Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI), a fast rising developer of high-fidelity human simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, announced today that Louis H. Oberndorf, a pioneer in the field of healthcare simulation and the founder of METI, has made a significant investment in the company and... - January 15, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
Surgical Stapling Devices Market: 10-Year Market Forecast and Trends Analysis Research Report
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Surgical Stapling Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - January 13, 2016 - Future Market Insights