Key Considerations on Hospital Facilities Management
Julie Kimble, vice president and general manager of Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, provides 3 main points to examine when looking to outsource facilities management. Read more here.
View ArticleJohnson Controls Acquiring Air Distribution Technologies
Johnson Controls is set to acquire Air Distribution Technologies, one of the largest independent air distribution and ventilation companies in North America. Read more here.
View ArticleChildren's Hospital of New Orleans Adopts PediGuard: 5 Things to Know
The PediGuard Bone-Monitoring Device by SpineGuard is a handheld, wireless device that can detect possible vertebral cortex perforation during pedicle preparation for screw placement. The device can...
View Article5 Findings on Posterior Column Osteotomies for Spinal Deformity Correction
Spine recently published an article examining the radiographical and clinical outcomes of posterior column osteotomies for spinal deformity correction. The researchers examined 128 patients who...
View ArticleSpinal Fusion Market Growth to Slow: 5 Key Observations
GlobalData has updated its outlook on spinal fusions, which have undergone extensive scrutiny from the medical community. Here are five observations on the spinal fusion: 1. The number of spinal...
View ArticleSpinal Deformity Correction Complications: 5 Points on the Kostuik Innovation...
Several spine surgeons and researchers received The Kostuik Innovation Award from the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery for their work on variability of three-column...
View Article10 Spine Surgeons & Specialists Making Headlines This Week
Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists making headlines this week. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons awarded retired University of California, Los Angeles retired neurosurgeon...
View Article5 Things to Know About the New AANS Vice President Dr. Gail Rosseau
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Gail L. Rosseau, MD, FAANS, vice president. Here are five things to know about Dr. Rosseau: 1. She is the director of cranial base surgery at...
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How to Take Orthopedic Patient Care to the Next Level: NorthShore Orthopaedic...
NorthShore University HealthSystem launched the NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute to provide multidisciplinary care to patients of all ages. NOI includes advanced treatment options for operative and...
View Article5 Key Concepts on The State of U.S. Spine Surgeon Training
Spinal Deformity recently published an article examining the current state of spine surgery residency and fellowship training in the United States. The researchers sent a survey to residency and...
View Article5 Things to Know About Eliminating Waste in Spine Surgery
Back pain imaging and vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral fractures were among the list of Medicare's "low-value" procedures in 2009, and new studies are examining whether these...
View ArticleLDR's Follow-On Public Offering: 5 Key Points
LDR is a global medical device company focused on designing and commercializing surgical technologies for the treatment of patients suffering from spine disorders. LDR announced its proposal for an...
View Article7 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday — May 15
Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for May 15, 2014. Medicare contractor Novitas updates MIS SI joint fusion coverageThe Medicare Administrative Contractor Novitas Solutions removed...
View Article5 Key Features on the New NASS Website
The North American Spine Society recently launched a new website design. Here are five key features of the NASS website redesign: 1. The new website's "In the News" section posts links to the...
View ArticleWorth the Investment? 4 Spine Surgeons Speak Out on EHRs
Four spine surgeons discuss the impact of electronic health records and whether they have seen a return on investment. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around...
View ArticleA GOP Rising Star: 5 Things to Know About Neurosurgeon Dr. Monica Wehby
Monica c. Wehby, MD, a Portland, Ore.-based neurosurgeon announced her candidacy for the United States Senate in October 2013. Since then, she has quietly built a campaign that has exploded over the...
View Article5 Concepts for MIS Spine Surgery Registry Effectiveness
A recent issue of the International Journal of Spine Surgery included the results of a multi-site minimally invasive prospective registry based on information from the minimally invasive...
View ArticleMedacta Names Eric Dremel President: 5 Facts
Eric Dremel has been named president of Medacta USA, a subsidiary of Medacta International. Medacta International is a privately held company focused on manufacturing orthopedic implants,...
View Article5 Things to Know About Exactech
Exactech is a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for hip, knee, shoulder, spine and biologic materials. Exactech markets its products in the United States, in addition to...
View ArticleEminent Spine Receives U.S. Patent: 5 Key Notes
Eminent Spine is a growing privately held company focusing on the development of biomechanically sound devices for the spine. 1. The company announced it has received a patent for its DiamondBack...
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