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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
Kubtec: For Surgeons, Breast Conservation Should be the Standard of Care
For the one in eight American women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, the fear of losing their life far outweighs their fear of losing a breast. Most hope early detection and surgery will quickly remove the cancer and increase their chances of survival. Yet even after an... - January 01, 2016 - Kubtec
RFID and Enhanced UDI Tracking Updates Announced by Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems
Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems has announced the addition of RFID data capture and product enhancements to TRACTUS, the world's first sterile field UDI scanning and compliance platform. The platform now also integrates with any health or inventory management system in a hospital. - December 30, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Custom Med Patient Services to Donate $1 to Doctors Without Borders for Each Holiday Sign-Up
The nation’s First Deluxe Concierge with Free Video Consultation Service is celebrating the holidays with a $1 donation to Doctors without Borders for every free CMPForYou sign-up during the Care for the Holidays drive. - December 01, 2015 - Custom Med Patient Services
Prosidyan Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels is an ultra-porous Bone Graft Substitute, made entirely... - November 16, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Wellbe Announces Webinar on Succeeding Under Bundled Payment
CJRI to share how to use bundles as a competitive advantage. - November 15, 2015 - Wellbe
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on "Dental Implant and Prosthetics Market" and Estimated to be Worth $19.8 Billion by 2021
The global dental implant and Prosthetics market is expected to reach $19.8 billion by 2021. This report analyzes the dental implant and prosthetics market covering all segments. - November 02, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Compression Solutions, Inc. Awarded Vascular Compression Therapy Agreement with Premier, Inc.
Compression Solutions has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Vascular Compression Therapy with Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. Effective December 1, 2015, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and... - October 27, 2015 - Compression Solutions
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the American Pathology Foundation and American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting
Company will demonstrate leading solution for Pathology reporting at 2015 event, “Beyond the Lab” - October 26, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
OrthoNeuro to Open New Office Expansion at Pickerington Medical Campus
OrthoNeuro will expand its medical services into Pickerington next month. The practice will be moving to the first floor of the new office building at the OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Campus. - October 22, 2015 - OrthoNeuro
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on "Vascular and Non-Vascular Stents": Estimated to be Worth $12.4 Billion by 2021
The global vascular and non-vascular market is expected to reach $12.4 billion by 2021. This report analyzes the stent market in terms of market revenue ($ million) for all segments. - October 16, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Wellbe Announces Webinar on Meeting the Needs of the Contemporary Orthopedic Patient
Sg2 to share advice on addressing the changing retail landscape and today’s consumers. - October 15, 2015 - Wellbe
Recursion Pharma Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Hereditary Stroke Disorder
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, a drug discovery start-up company, announced receipt of an Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for the use of Tempol for the treatment of Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, a hereditary stroke disease. Recursion expects this will be the first of many potential treatments identified using their proprietary drug discovery platform. - October 05, 2015 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Allen, TX Spine Surgeon Named to D Magazine Best Doctor List
Dallas area orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo’s dedication to improving the lives of his patients through his trademark compassionate and comprehensive care has been recognized by his medical colleagues, as he has been named to D Magazine’s prestigious Best Doctors... - October 02, 2015 - SpineVue
Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc™ Launches the Inliant Clinical™ Dental Navigation System: A Dynamic Surgical Guidance Solution for Dental Implant Surgery
Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce its launch of the Inliant Clinical Dental Navigation System, a Dynamic Surgical Guidance solution for dental implant surgery. The Inliant Clinical device provides surgeons with a real-time image of the surgical drill position over the... - October 01, 2015 - Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc.
Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy Opens Clinic in Lewisville, Texas
Brennan Russo, DPT lead provider at Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy treats professional, olympic, collegiate, and various athletes. Brennan worked the 2015 NCAA Football Combine in Indianapolis treating aspiring NFL players. Through his experience at local hospitals and sports performance facilities he brings his extensive expertise to Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy. - September 25, 2015 - Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy
Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa to Return to the Center for Endometriosis Care
Endometriosis Specialist Returns to Atlanta. - September 24, 2015 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Leading Bariatric Surgery Group Opens New Office in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
The North Houston Surgical Associates – A surgical practice dedicated to increasing health and improving quality of life through general and weight loss surgery – are now bringing their thorough, customized, comprehensive, and technology driven care to the greater Houston area. - September 17, 2015 - SpineVue
In a First for the Orthopedic Industry, Bone Solutions of Dallas (BSI) Has Received Formal Patent Approval for Its Groundbreaking Magnesium Based Resorbable Bio-Material
Drew Diaz, Bone Solution’s CEO, stated “Our newest patent finally fills the existing technology gap with a revolutionary new solution in spinal fusion.” Mr. Diaz also said the breakthrough is a combination of interacting technologies in spine vertebrae repair not previously available. - September 10, 2015 - Bone Solutions
J. Laurance Hill, MD, FACS Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
J. Laurance Hill, MD, FACS of Baltimore, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of healthcare and education. About J. Laurance Hill, MD, FACS Dr. Hill has almost 55 years experience in... - August 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gensco Labs Announces LiDORx® Copay Program Mobile Platform for Pain Management
Text “LIDO to 37500” on your mobile device to receive the benefits of the Program Gensco Laboratories™ (www.genscolabs.com), A Specialty Pharmaceutical Company, announces a new mobile platform that uses innovative smart phone technology to provide copay assistance and facilitate... - August 11, 2015 - Gensco Labs
Voicebrook to Sponsor Inaugural Cerner Laboratory Learning Workshop 2015
Company to discuss benefits of automating transcription processes within Cerner’s Anatomic Pathology solutions. - August 06, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Agrees to Invest in AmnioChor
AmnioChor is a biotech startup engaged in perinatal stem cell technologies, founded with a long term vision and operating on a near term mandate. The vision is the ability to satisfy the therapeutic needs of Mesenchymal and Epithelial stem cells as the critical high volume foundation of new cures. The immediate mandate is to create the bank to serve that need through the cryopreservation of the living amniotic membrane of the placental sac. - August 06, 2015 - AmnioChor
New Product Launched to Safeguard Patients from Counterfeit Medical Implants and Improved Recall Accuracy
New technology tracks medical implants; guards against counterfeits and offers ability to match recalls with patients. Matrix Medical announces the comprehensive TRACTUS solution to fill a much needed industry need. Product is fully in adherence to the GUDID and UDI requirements laid out by FDA. - July 29, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Non-Surgically Lift and Tighten Facial Tissue with Ultherapy® at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Dr. Pramit Malhotra, specializing in plastic surgery in Ann Arbor, recently added Ultherapy® by Ulthera® to his list of available procedures. This nonsurgical face lift has been featured on various television programs (Dr. Oz, The View, and The Today Show) and is quickly becoming the premier non-invasive alternative for a surgical facelift. Dr. Malhotra is committed to “beauty revealed”: seeing his patients for who they are, and who they can be. - July 29, 2015 - Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Captiva Spine’s SmartLOX™ Cervical Plate System Receives Clearance for Enhanced and Patented Screw Locking Mechanism
Captiva Spine's SmartLOX™ Cervical Plate System has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market an enhanced cervical plate system with a patented screw locking mechanism. Their SmartLOX Cervical Plate System incorporates a proprietary Nitinol self-locking mechanism, which provides visual, audible, and tactile confirmation of the cervical screw locking. - July 21, 2015 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Jerry W. Pratt M.D. Honored as Professional of the Year
Jerry W. Pratt, M.D., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - July 21, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
OrthoServiceLine.com Announces Open Registration for the 2015 Musculoskeletal Leadership Summit
Summit Will Convene Orthopedic and Spine Administrators to Discuss Key Issues Facing the Industry. - July 09, 2015 - Wellbe
Captiva Spine’s TowerLOX MIS Pedicle Screw System Receives Clearance for Enhanced Rod Insertion and Reduction
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to creating and maintaining sincere, honest, collaborative relationships to deliver smart, elegant, and intuitive spinal solutions, announced today it has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to... - July 08, 2015 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Orthopedic Surgeon, Ryan Palmer, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2015
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ryan Palmer will join their multi-specialty physician practice August 10th, 2015. Dr. Palmer is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult total joint reconstruction. He will offer a full spectrum of hip and knee replacement surgery, from primary replacement to complex revision including anterior and mini-posterior approach total hip replacement, and CT-free robotic assisted unicompartmental knee replacements. - July 06, 2015 - OrthoNeuro
UC Riverside Student Faces Physical and Emotional Challenges Head-on
Young woman prepares for 21st surgery for Treacher Collins Syndrome. - June 11, 2015 - Look At Us Alliance
Precision Health Care Launches the Giving Partners Solutions In-Source Program to Assist Hospital with Their Wound Center Programs
Precision Health Care has developed and launched the Giving Partners Solutions In-source Program to provide the plan, resources and replacement equipment to help Hospitals transition from a managed, outsourced Wound Center to a Hospital controlled and managed outpatient program. Precision offers an on-line survey to help Hospitals evaluate their advantage to in-source the Wound Center Program and provide quality care, patient continuity, stop paying management fees and improve their bottom line. - May 06, 2015 - Precision Health Care
Changes on the Horizon at the Pathology Informatics Summit and 2nd World Congress on Pathology Informatics
Voicebrook to share enhanced Pathology patient reporting solutions. - May 01, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Surgical Science Wins Gold in 2015 iF Design Awards
Surgical Science announced today that SimFrame, the platform for the company’s flagship LapSim and EndoSim systems, has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold iF Design Award. An international jury of experts evaluated nearly 5,000 entries from across the world, awarding 1,629 iF Design... - April 28, 2015 - Surgical Science Inc
Intellimed Announces Exciting New MR Conditional Disposable Laryngoscope is Now Available in the U.S.
Single Piece Laryngoscope is Ideal for Use in the MR Suite - April 27, 2015 - Intellimed Consulting
A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Endonasal Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
"Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors," recently published by Thieme, is a complete step-by-step guide to endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery, written by prominent interdisciplinary specialists and reflecting important recent developments in the field. It combines the... - April 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Dallas Spine Surgeon Adopts New Technology for Unprecedented Chronic Pain Management
Dr. Jones-Quaidoo of Spine Vue in Dallas, TX has teamed up with Boston Scientific to adopt CoverEdge Surgical Lead the World's first 32 contact spinal cord stimulator lead designed to precisely target chronic pain providing a broad spectrum of pain relief to patients. - April 21, 2015 - SpineVue
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Announces Bruce H. Levin as 2015 Doctor of the Year
Bruce H. Levin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Doctor of the Year for his exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the field of Pain Medicine. - April 21, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
SunMedica Inc. Launches the New kneeGRIP Matrix
SunMedica, which has manufactured surgical positioning devices since 1988, is now using its expertise to change the way surgeons position their patients during a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), by introducing the kneeGRIP® Matrix. - April 18, 2015 - SunMedica
Karcinolys Announces the Formation of Pancrealys, Its New Pancreatic Cancer Division
Pancreatic cancer selected as first indication for Targeted HSV-1 derived oncolytic virus Myb34.5. - April 17, 2015 - Karcinolys
Dello Russo Laser Vision Lasik Can Eliminate the Need for Reading Glasses
Dello Russo LaserVision is excited to announce that they started research on a new LASIK procedure that can eliminate the need for reading glasses in the near future. This research project is a distinctly unique approach to the loss of reading ability, which starts at about 40 and continues until... - April 16, 2015 - Dello Russo LaserVision