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Dr. Timothy J. Trainor, Orthopedic Surgeon Named America's Top Doctor in Sports Medicine by Castle Connolly and U.S. News and World Report for 2013
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine specialist Dr. Timothy Trainor on its selective list of Regional Top Doctors for the last 3 consecutive years. Less than 5% of the nation's licensed physicians have been selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties. Physicians are nominated by their peers and cannot pay to be included in any Castle Connolly guide. - May 08, 2013 - Timothy J. Trainor, M.D.
Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
Richard Buch, M.D. is a nationally recognized fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. His joint revisions and orthopedic oncology procedures are done by very few physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Buch completed fellowships at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Medical Center. In 2012 there were fewer then 150 orthopedic oncologists in the United States compared to over 27,000 orthopedic surgeons. - May 08, 2013 - The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
The University of Tennessee Medical Center Earns National Accreditation from American College of Surgeons for University Bariatric Center
University Bariatric Center at The University of Tennessee Medical Center has been accredited as a Level 2 facility under the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The accreditation demonstrates the surgery center’s commitment... - May 08, 2013 - University of Tennessee Medical Center
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Elected Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState Medical Center
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Alan Nasar has been elected Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState Medical Center. Dr. Nasar was elected by his peers to head the orthopedic department at one of New Jersey's premier hospitals;... - May 01, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Larry Saylor Extends Training on CAD/CAM Technologies, Conservative Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Dr. Larry Saylor has extended his training in cosmetic dentistry to include the latest advancements in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. - April 20, 2013 - Doctor Saylor
Eminent Spine Texas Diamondback Minimally Invasive Screw System
Eminent Spine announces the first use of their Minimally Invasive Screw System. - April 19, 2013 - Eminent Spine
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Greller Honored for Compassion and Bedside Manner
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Greller, has been awarded one of the top honors in his profession; the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. Selected from over 750,000 US physicians Dr. Greller graciously stated, "This is... - April 17, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
VZION360 Announces the Creation of the First "Orthopaedic Virtual Convention"
VZION360, LLC announced today the launch of the first Annual “Orthopaedic Virtual Convention” (i.e. OVC) to be held live and online Sept 23-27, 2013. This groundbreaking web based event is the only virtual symposium in Orthopedics. It features an outstanding agenda of scientists... - April 16, 2013 - VZION360 LLC
New Gastroenterology Website Points to Patient-Centered Philosophy
Drossman Gastroenterology’s new website is a testament to Dr. Drossman’s belief that successful treatment depends on the fundamental values of listening actively, providing patient-centered care, and collaborating in treatment. - March 15, 2013 - Save A Life
MUMC Spine Programs Recognized by the Joint Commission
The spinal fusion and the microdiscectomy programs at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in disease-specific... - March 14, 2013 - Memorial Health
Procurement Transplant Coordinators Report Difficulty Learning Fundamentals of Their Jobs and Studying for the CPTC Exam: Feeling Disconnected with the Transplant Field
New book published by Brooke Hubbard BSN, CCRN, TNCC, CPTC, CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator - March 08, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC
Advances in Prosthetic Limbs Improved Quality of Life for Amputees in the Middle East
Dubai-based Congress to introduce latest techniques and solutions in Prosthetic Limb Surgery. - March 05, 2013 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley
Dr. Jonathan Fox and Dr. Shelden Martin of Desert Orthopedic Specialists in Tempe have agreed to join OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates and operate as the group’s east Valley location. - March 01, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
New Research Report on Interventional Cardiology Devices Market by MarketResearchReports
Interventional Cardiology Devices Market Bare Metal/Drug Eluting/BIO-Absorbable Stents, PTCA Balloons, Scoring Balloons, Guidewires, Guiding Catheters. - March 01, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Global MRI Systems Market to 2018 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Database MRI Systems Market to 2018 - Technological advancements, Increasing Number of Applications and Advent of MRI Compatible Pacemakers to Drive Future Growth. - February 28, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Thieme eNeurosurgery Now Live
Thieme is proud to announce the launch of Thieme eNeurosurgery, a unique online resource that gives the global neurosurgical community unprecedented access to Thieme’s entire neurosurgery collection. This platform enables users to search for procedures they want to brush up on, confirm... - February 16, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
TBOS Announces the Revenue Cycle Dynamics for the Spine Reimbursement Specialist Educational Series – New for 2013
This educational series is an intensive three day program containing three learning modules: The Foundation, The Framework and The Fusion. Designed to provide both education and hands on experience in the field of the coding of spinal procedures and addressing today’s issues facing the spine professional. - February 03, 2013 - The Business of Spine
Stem Cell Expert Dr. R. Wade McKenna to Speak at International Stem Cell Society Conference
Biologic Therapies (www.biologictherapies.com), a medical device company specializing in the design and manufacturing of proprietary medical components focused on autologous stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, has announced its Chief Medical Director, Dr. R. Wade McKenna, will share his... - January 29, 2013 - Biologic Therapies
Tampa Bay Surgeons Offer Virtually Scarless Weight-Loss Procedure
Sun Coast Bariatrics is using the SPIDER® Surgical System to perform single-incision sleeve gastrectomy. - January 26, 2013 - TransEnterix
New Research Report on Global Brachytherapy Devices Market 2012-2016 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Brachytherapy Devices Market 2012-2016. - January 26, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Wound Dressing Market 2012-2016 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Wound Dressing Market 2012-2016. - January 24, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Aurora Spine Completed the ISO Stage 1 & 2 Audits in November, and Are Now ISO Certified
This is an exciting time at Aurora Spine as they successfully completed the ISO stage 1 & 2 audits in November, and are now ISO certified by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The ISO 13485 standard “Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Regulatory... - December 21, 2012 - Aurora Spine
Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Dr. Krakovsky Receives the Life Time Achievement Award for His Contributions to the Field of Cosmetic Surgery
The International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center (IACC) announced that the 8th World Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Society of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, The International College of Cosmetic Surgery and The Asia-Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Surgery conferred the Life Time Achievement Award to Dr. - December 03, 2012 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center
The American Biographical Institute Honors Dr. Krakovsky with Man of the Year 2012 Award
The International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center (IACC) announced today that The American Biographical Institute honored Dr. Krakovsky with esteemed Man of the Year 2012 Award. This notable award recognizes Dr. Krakovsky for his achievements in the field of Medical Education. Dr. Krakovsky is a... - November 27, 2012 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center
Life-Saving Surgery Performed by Dr. Krakovsky Restores Health, Confidence and Self-Esteem of a Man
Dr. Krakovsky of Penile Cosmetic Surgery Center in California has successfully removed penile silicone implant that caused discomfort, pain and embarrassment. In his post-surgical video testimonial, George opens up about the pain and embarrassment after the botched penile enlargement surgery. Even... - November 27, 2012 - Penile Cosmetic Ctr.
Dr. Krakovsky is Invited to Deliver a Keynote Speech at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2013 annual scientific meeting for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 29th annual scientific meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 15-19, 2013. The prestigious meeting... - November 26, 2012 - International Phalloplasty Institute
Mexico Bariatric Center Acquires Two Top-Rated Bariatric Surgeons to Add to Their Staff
Mexico Bariatric Center, a provider of low-cost weight loss surgery, adds two top bariatric surgeons to its staff. - November 08, 2012 - Mexico Bariatric Center
Former Training Director of Restoration Robotics, ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System Joins The Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Emina Karamanovski, the former national and international training director for Restoration Robotics, Inc., joins Dr. Samuel Lam, a premier Dallas hair transplant surgeon and founder of the Lam Institute for Hair Restoration, to offer robotic FUE hair transplant procedures using the ARTAS system. - November 06, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Afton Medical Releases New Titanium Hormone Pellet Insertion Trocar
Afton Medical LLC, today announced the release of their new line of Titanium hormone pellet insertion trocars for use with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The Titanium trocars are available in two sizes to accommodate the most common pellets available on the market both 4.5mm-150mg-200mg pellets and 3.0mm, 6 mg-125mg pellets. - November 02, 2012 - Afton Medical LLC
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder Through Single-Incision Procedure
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder through Single-Incision Procedure - October 28, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Bestselling Manual on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Now in an Updated Edition
“Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Third Edition,” recently published by Thieme, has been updated and expanded to include three new chapters on anatomy of the sphenoid, surgery of the craniocervical junction, and management of carotid artery and other major vessel injury. It includes online... - October 24, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Podcast on Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Discusses Minimally Invasive, Non-Operative Treatment Process for Chronic Injuries - October 24, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Rottenstein Law Group Observes International DePuy Litigation, Beginning in Ireland
The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the failures of defective hip replacement devices manufactured and sold by various companies, is watching with interest the progress of the first lawsuit against DePuy Orthopaedics to be filed in Ireland. - October 19, 2012 - The Rottenstein Law Group
Captiva Spine’s TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw System Receives Clearance from FDA
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies (in the U.S. and globally), today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) to market the TowerLOX™ Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery System. - October 18, 2012 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Dr. Wittock Introduces New Educational Resources for Patients
Ankle and Foot Institute provides patients with multiple educational resources for patients. - October 18, 2012 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Dr. Mark Galland Named Medical Director of Barton College Athletic Training Education Program
Galland to Serve as a Resource to Athletic Training Program Students and Faculty for Questions, Topics, Lectures and Courses Related to Musculoskeletal Medicine - October 17, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Linda Ann Myers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Ann Myers, M.D., of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Linda Ann Myers Dr. Myers has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. She is an... - October 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Joins Las Vegas Neurosurgery Practice
Kristine Leavitt Now Affiliated with Dr. Aury Nagy at Las Vegas Neurosurgery & Spine Care. - October 04, 2012 - Nevada Brain & Spine Care
VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Emergency Department Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 achieves more 2011 CCHIT certifications than any other Hospital Information System (HIS) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. - October 02, 2012 - VersaSuite
Jose Meza, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jose Meza, MD of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jose Meza, MD Dr. Meza has over 5 years experience in the education field. He is a Medical... - September 28, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dallas Hair Transplant Specialist Performs FUE Hair Transplants Using ARTAS Hair Restoration System by Restoration Robotics, Inc.
Dr. Samuel Lam, a board-certified hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, is now performing follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant procedures using the computer-assisted ARTAS hair restoration system. - September 24, 2012 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
"Global Market for Spinal Implants Will be Worth $16.0bn by 2022" Says Visiongain Report
The global spinal implants market is likely to be driven by a global aging population and the expected increase in demand for innovative spinal fusion and non-fusion technologies. A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global market for spinal implants will be worth $16.0bn by 2022. The market generated sales of $7.4bn in 2011. - September 18, 2012 - visiongain
The Dangers of Going Overseas for “Low Cost” LASIK Surgery
There are excellent LASIK surgeons all around the world, but foreign countries generally have less strict licensing and certification requirements for medical professionals compared to the U.S. The laws governing the safety and quality of equipment are also different. It's important to understand the dangers before risking your eyesight on "low-cost" LASIK surgery overseas. - September 12, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
K2M Strengthens Minimally Invasive Spine Portfolio with Announcement of Neuromonitoring Technology at 2012 WCMISST Conference
K2M, Inc. announced a partnership with Cadwell Laboratories, Inc. to provide a neuromonitoring solution for the company’s RAVINE® Lateral Access System. - August 17, 2012 - K2M, Inc.
LASIK Surgery is Not Always Free of Complications
Like any other surgical procedure, LASIK vision correction is not risk-free. Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center, hopes to educate people about its risks and potential complications, and encourages patients to look for an ethical and highly-qualified LASIK surgeon. - August 08, 2012 - 5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Biologic Therapies Receives FDA Clearance for Bio-MACTM Bone Marrow Aspiration Catheter
Biologic Therapies, a medical device company specializing in the design and manufacturing of proprietary, groundbreaking medical components, has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin marketing its new Bio-MACTM Bone Marrow Aspiration Catheter. The Company’s... - August 08, 2012 - Biologic Therapies
Satori Global Transgender Program™ Partners with Renowned Serbian Gender Reassignment Surgeon
Satori to be exclusive company to coordinate North, Central and South American patients to the Belgrade Center for Genital Reconstructive Surgery. - August 03, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Dr. Ronald B. Joseph Brings His Talents in Orthopedic Medicine to Florida's West Coast
Dr. Ronald B. Joseph is an orthopedic surgeon at Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute where they specialize in personal injury. - July 18, 2012 - Sea Spine Orthopedic Institute
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Hires New Chief Medical Officer
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Barry Kraynack as Chief Medical Officer. Barry Kraynack is a board certified anesthesiologist who has more than 30 years as a preclinical and clinical researcher in translational medicine. Barry will be responsible for the identification of new technologies for commercialization, monetization or sales and distribution in the life science space, encompassing medical devices. - July 17, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC