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Laser Locators Announces U.S. Launch of the FDA Approved LightMed TruScan577 - Those with Glaucoma and Retinal Diseases Stand to Benefit Most
Laser Locators, a world-wide leader selling ophthalmic lasers and diagnostic equipment, announced today that the TruScan577, manufactured by LightMed, has been given FDA approval and is now available for purchase. “As the exclusive distributor of LightMed products in the U.S., we are very... - April 16, 2015 - Laser Locators
Dallas Limb Restoration Center Develops "New Joint Today, Home Tomorrow Program"
A significant concern for many patients considering hip or knee replacement is how soon can they return to normal activities. Many patients consider hip or knee replacement but do not want the downtime and long recovery traditionally associated with these procedures. The Dallas Limb Restoration Center has developed a program allowing most patients to minimize their hospital stay and recovery. - April 15, 2015 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
Oral Surgeon in Livingston, NJ Joins Volunteers on Medical Mission to Peru
In the previous year’s mission, Dr. Geldzahler recalls the strong emotions of the first day, which was set aside for patient screening. - April 15, 2015 - Orosurgery, LLC - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra Has Recently Been Inducted Into the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Hall of Fame
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra of Birmingham, Alabama has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Bio of the Month of August, 2015 for Pediatric Anesthesiology. He has now been inducted into the America’s Registry Hall of Fame. - April 14, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Jones-Quaidoo of SpineVue in Dallas, TX Named Tops in the Nation
Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo, a spine surgeon with SpineVue in Dallas, TX was recognized by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital as ranked in the top 1% of all doctors in the United States according to patient satisfaction. The ranking comes courtesy of the 2014 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. The HCAHPS survey is the first national, standardized and publicly reported patient survey. - March 31, 2015 - SpineVue
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
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 Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS of Ridgewood, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS Dr. Roth has over 20 years experience in the healthcare... - March 21, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
David J. Altschul, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David J. Altschul, M.D. of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About David J. Altschul, M.D. Dr. Altschul has almost 9 years experience in the healthcare... - March 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Logan Solutions Launches Doctor-Dragon.com
Finally, a Dragon Medical site that has "just what the doctor needed." Nothing more, nothing less. Doctor-Dragon.com is a site that puts everything a clinician needs for clinical documentation in one place--software, microphones, training, support and a blog with useful tips and tricks. - March 06, 2015 - Logan Solutions
Surgical Science Wins ACG Minnesota BOLD Award
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, was the recipient of the 2015 Small Corporate BOLD Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Minnesota. Now in their third year, the awards were created by ACG to recognize exceptionally... - February 28, 2015 - Surgical Science Inc
Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market is Expected to Reach $6.1 Billion, Globally, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
Increase in the number of hernia repair surgeries (laparoscopy and open tension-free repair) would be the prime factor responsible for the market growth during the forecast period - February 13, 2015 - Allied Market Research
Don J. Schiller, MD, Celebrates 25 Years of Surgical Safety
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, one of the Pioneers of the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (BCIR) Surgery, is proud to announce his achieving 25 years of performing Continent ileostomy surgery with a flawless safety record without any patient mortalities and no malpractice lawsuits. This is a... - February 07, 2015 - Olympia Medical Center
Drew M. Diaz Named Chief Executive Officer of Bone Solutions Inc. (BSI)
Bone Solutions Inc. (BSI) has named Drew Diaz, a twenty seven year professional in the health care industry and current company President, as the new Chief Executive Officer and President. - January 31, 2015 - Bone Solutions
"Collateral Circulation: a Medical Mystery" by Barbara Ebel, M.D.
"Collateral Circulation" makes it's debut and provides yet another powerful Dr. Danny Tilson medical mystery/thriller by Barbara Ebel, a seasoned physician author. - January 29, 2015 - Barbara Ebel MD author
AZ Elite Surgeons Opens New Location in Scottsdale Arizona
Arizona-based General Laparoscopic & Endocrine Surgery group, AZ Elite Surgeons, announces the opening of its new office in Arizona. - January 29, 2015 - AZ Elite Surgeons
A Contemporary Reference on Pain Surgery
"Surgical Management of Pain, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a completely updated state-of-the-art reference on neurosurgical pain management. This revised edition is in full color and includes the following sections: Anatomic and Physiologic Foundations for Nociceptive... - January 16, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Ryan Klinefelter, M.D. to Join OrthoNeuro in February
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ryan Klinefelter, Hand Surgeon will join their multi-specialty physician group practice February 3rd, 2015. Dr. Klinefelter will treat patients at their Dublin, Downtown Columbus, and New Albany locations. - January 13, 2015 - OrthoNeuro
I-Assist Guided Verilast Knee Replacement- Knee Replacement That Lasts for 30 Years
Knee replacement in young patients can now last for a long time, thanks to the novel combination of a smart device, ‘I-Assist’ and a durable implant, the "Verilast knee." A procedure involving an I-assist device to implant a Verilast knee, was performed for the first time in the world on a thirty two year old woman in Chennai, India by noted orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. A.K. Venkatachalam. - January 08, 2015 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Animal Care Institute is the Premier Dedicated Animal Imaging Center Including High Field MRI in the Tampa Bay Area
Animal Care Institute has just opened in Tampa. ACI is the premier animal imaging center in the area, offering Tampa's only dedicated animal MRI system. ACI has a 1.5 GE High Field MRI system that practicing veterinarians can send their patients to for the appropriate imaging approach for dogs, cats and other small pets. - December 18, 2014 - Animal Care Institute
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Bruce H. Levin Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been selected to appear in Times Square, New York City on 11/28/2014. - November 22, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Jerry W. Pratt Honored as Lifetime VIP Member in Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jerry W. Pratt, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eminent Spine Releases Updated King Cobra® and Copperhead® White Paper
Eminent Spine has released an updated white paper by Dr. Stephen Courtney. The study validates the extensive research and development by Eminent Spine providing safe and effective spinal products. The study of 180 patients and 196 plates and 1,320 cervical screws and 679 PEEK cervical cages,... - November 12, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Successfully Implanted
Eminent Spine is proud to announce that spinal surgeon Dr. Stephen Courtney in Plano, TX performed the company’s first lateral lumbar plate surgery - the “Black Diamond Rattlesnake™.” The surgery was performed on October 27, 2014. Dr. Courtney has successfully implanted the... - November 12, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Russia Surgical Sutures Market Outlook to 2020
Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Russia Surgical Sutures Market Outlook to 2020.” The objective is to provide information that represents the most up-to-date data of the industry possible. - November 08, 2014 - Market Reports on Russia
The TOCICO Focuses on Breakthrough Solutions in the Healthcare Industry in Its Upcoming 2 and 4 Day Intensive How-to Lab Series
The TOCICO is pleased to announce that Alex Knight, a world Leader in applications of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in the Healthcare Industry will facilitate an Intensive 2 Day How-To Lab in Scottsdale, Arizona in February, 2015. Alex has helped healthcare professionals and organizations worldwide find breakthrough solutions to many of the most vexing problems in the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2014 - TOCICO
India Surgical Sutures Market Outlook to 2020
Marketreportsonindia.com presents a report on “India Surgical Sutures Market Outlook to 2020” which provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of these market categories, and global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants. - October 27, 2014 - Market Reports on India
Surgical Science Launches Complete Inter-Professional Education System, TeamSim™
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, has announced the launch of TeamSim, a complete inter-professional education training system. Available today, this innovative new offering provides surgical teams with a faster, safer way to develop and... - October 26, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS of Ridgewood, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Patrick A. Roth, MD, FACS Dr. Roth has over 20 years experience in the healthcare... - October 21, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon Elected to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
William A. Wallace, MD FACS, of Jacksonville, FL, was elected to membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) at the organization’s recent meeting in San Francisco, CA. - October 16, 2014 - Coastal Cosmetic Center
Hundreds of Successful Organ Transplants Performed at Kent Hospital in Turkey
Kent Hospital is a hope for patients in need of liver or kidney transplantation and the best hospital for this procedure in Europe and Middle East. - October 04, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Surgical Science Showcases New Endoscopic Simulator, EndoSim®
Surgical Science announced today the product showcase of EndoSim (http://www.surgical-science.com/endosim-endoscopy-simulator/), a cutting edge endoscopic simulation system. Built on the company’s existing, clinically validated LapSim® platform, EndoSim features basic endoscopic skills... - October 02, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
Eminent Spine Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Lateral Lumbar Plate System
Eminent Spine is proud to announce the release of the Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ lateral lumbar plate system. The Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ system is the 14th product to be designed and released by Eminent Spine, since 2009. Featuring Eminent Spine’s proprietary... - September 26, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Red Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Anterior Lumbar System
Eminent Spine is proud to announce the release of the Red Diamondback Rattlesnake™ anterior lumbar plate system. The Red Diamondback Rattlesnake™ system is the 13th product to be designed and released by Eminent Spine, since 2009. The plate employs Eminent Spine’s patented... - September 26, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Dr Frank Tomecek Receives Risk All Star Award
Emerge Diagnostics, is pleased to announce today that Frank Tomecek, MD, received the Risk All Star Award from Risk & Insurance for his groundbreaking work with Emerge Diagnostics. Risk All Stars stand out from their peers by overcoming challenges through creativity, passion, and perseverance. - September 15, 2014 - Emerge Diagnostics
FDA Approves PleximmuneTM for Personalized Prediction of Transplant Rejection in Children
Today the FDA announced approval of PleximmuneTM, a blood test from the Pittsburgh-based biotech company Plexision. This test predicts acute cellular rejection of transplanted livers and intestines in children. PleximmuneTM is a first-in-class test to determine a personalized rejection-risk index... - September 11, 2014 - Plexision
The First Knee Surgery Performed with I-Assist in India a Great Success
Dr. A. K. Venkatachalam, a renowned orthopedic surgeon in India, has successfully performed for the first time a knee surgery using the innovative I-Assist device. - September 11, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb
Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ‘14 -- THE Pathologists’ Meeting
Voicebrook to demonstrate advanced reporting workflows and new product features. - September 03, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Arizona Sports Medicine Center Celebrates Ten Years in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care
Arizona Sports Medicine Center, celebrates ten years in the health care business. Arizona Sports Medicine Center (ASMC), a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery practice based in Scottsdale and Mesa, AZ, is proud to have some of the best orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine practitioners in Arizona, serving metropolitan Phoenix. - September 01, 2014 - Arizona Sports Medicine Center
Kalypso Forms Strategic Alliance with Healthcare Analytics Firm, Low Hanging Fruit
Broadening its innovation capabilities as the firm celebrates its tenth anniversary, Kalypso announced today that it has formed a strategic alliance with Low Hanging Fruit, a data analysis firm that provides innovative solutions to address the rising costs of healthcare. Kalypso delivers a... - August 28, 2014 - Kalypso
Alamitos Oral Surgery - Grand Opening
Alamitos Oral Surgery is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their new state-of-the-art Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice in beautiful Los Alamitos, California on September 3rd, 2014. Comprised of UCLA trained Oral Surgeons: Heena Chandra, Solomon Poyourow, and Lee D. Pham, each doctor... - August 28, 2014 - Alamitos Oral Surgery
Customed, Inc. Issues Recall of Sterile Convenience Surgical Packs
On June 3rd, 2014 Customed, Inc. initiated a recall of sterile convenience surgical packs. The products have been found to have a potential defect due to adhesion. The defect could result in loss of product sterility and lead to infection. No serious injuries or deaths have been reported as of... - August 22, 2014 - Customed
Strict Infection Control Policies Needed in UAE Operating Rooms to Prevent Surgical Site Infections from Caesarean Sections
Surgical Site Infection prevention key discussion at Patient Safety Middle East Exhibition & Conferences in Dubai - August 19, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Cutting Edge, Minimally Invasive 3D Image Guided Sinus Procedure Performed for the First Time in Pasco County by Dr. Scotch
Dr. Brett Scotch, a board certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor) became the first sinus surgeon to perform a 3D computer image guided balloon sinus dilation procedure in Pasco county. The landmark surgery took place at the new state-of-the-art Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. - August 11, 2014 - Scotch Institute
Russia Bariatric Surgery Procedures Outlook to 2020
Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Russia Bariatric Surgery Procedures Outlook to 2020” The objective is to provide information that represents the most up-to-date data of the industry possible. - August 01, 2014 - Market Reports on Russia
Upcoming Courses in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - July 30, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Advanced Wound Care and Closure Market to Reach $20.5 Billion, Globally, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
Advanced wound care and wound closure products have emerged as a promising solution for faster wound healing. These solutions are superior to traditional wound healing products in terms of their ability to produce the desired result and effectiveness in healing wounds. - July 25, 2014 - Allied Market Research
NewProducdtHelp.com to Lead Marketing Efforts on Behalf of RT-D3 Invention
Rhonda T., Georgia resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his RT-D3 invention to potential licensees. An innovative new product designed to help carry out a vital medical task, the RT-D3 features a unique design that helps to greatly... - July 19, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
Case Study: Stem Cells vs Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in a Patient with Multi-Vessel Disease 6 Year Follow Up
Stem cells outperform heart bypass surgery. A heart patient treated with his own stem cells instead of undergoing coronary bypass surgery is exceeding all expectations 6 years after his adult stem cell treatment. - July 17, 2014 - Regenocyte Worldwide