Sabine Vaccine Institute honors Dr. Gary Michelson with Humanitarian Award
Spine surgeon and inventor Gary Michelson, MD, received the Albert B. Sabin Humanitarian Award from the Sabine Vaccine Institute, according to a Vaccine News Daily report.
View ArticleObama vs. Republicans: Which budget proposal is best for medtech? 10 key notes
President Barack Obama released his budget plan for 2016 earlier this year, and House Republicans introduced a separate budget proposal last week, according to a Zacks report published on Nasdaq.
View Article12 spine, neurosurgeons in the headlines this week — March 27, 2015
Here are 10 spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news over this past week.
View ArticleDr. Andrew J. Weiland receives highest leadership honor at AAOS
Andrew J. Weiland, MD, of New York, N.Y., was presented the 2015 William W. Tipton, Jr., MD, Leadership Award.
View ArticleAAOS names Dr. Ken Yamaguchi treasurer
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons appointed Ken Yamaguchi, MD, MBA, as treasurer of its board of directors.
View ArticleNorth American orthobiologics market to reach $2.5B by 2019: 4 key trends
The North American orthobiologics market is posed for rapid growth in the near future, according to a MicroMarket Monitor report.
View ArticleAAOS, Medline partner — 3 things to know
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has selected Medline Industries as its preferred distribution partner of medical supplies and solutions.
View ArticleDePuy Synthes, Stryker, SI-BONE & more — 27 key notes
Here are 27 key notes on spine and orthopedic device companies.
View Article8 most affordable private medical schools
Here are the eight least expensive private medical schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.
View Article8 orthopedic surgeons making the news — March 27, 2015
Here are eight orthopedic surgeons making headlines over the past week.
View ArticleBuilding an empire: How Dr. Douglas Won created a physician-led health system
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act brought about huge changes in the healthcare industry, and many challenges. But with all challenges come opportunity.
View ArticleFlagstaff Medical Center names Dr. Michael Glover 2015 physician of the year
Michael Glover, MD, has been named Flagstaff (Ariz.) Medical Center's 2015 Nathan Avery Physician of the Year, according to an AZ Daily Sun report.
View ArticleStryker's new Ireland-based plant to create hundreds of jobs
Stryker will soon announce plans to build a new plant in Ireland, leading to the creation of hundreds of new jobs, according to an Irish Examiner report.
View Article5 key observations on spine surgeon interaction with insurance companies in...
Spine surgeons face a constant back-and-forth with insurance companies to gain approval for surgical procedures, which has become more difficult over the past decade with the rising cost of surgical...
View Article5 key notes on tumor-induced spinal instability: Short-term percutaneous...
A new study published in The Spine Journal examines the short term percutaneous pedicle screw fixation with cement augmentation for patients with tumor-induced spinal instability.
View ArticleOrthofix reports $101M net sales in 3Q 2014 — 8 things to know
Orthofix reported third quarter 2014 financial reports — finally filing restated financial statements.
View ArticleSupreme Court won't hear IPAB challenge — Dr. Eric Novack was plaintiff
The Supreme Court will not hear Coons vs. Lew, a challenge to the Independent Payment Advisory Board, in which businessman Nick Coons and orthopedic surgeon Eric Novack, MD, are named plaintiffs,...
View ArticleOrthofix pays $15M for eNeura options to acquire — 5 things to know
Orthofix secured options to acquire eNeura, a portable, non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation device for treating migraine headaches.
View ArticleImplanet's 2014 revenue up 28%, now tackling the U.S. — 11 things to know
Paris, France-based Implanet released the company's 2014 financial report.
View ArticleDePuy Synthes, Radlink sign sales agreement — 4 key points
DePuy Synthes Companies signed an exclusive worldwide sales agreement with Radlink, a provider of advanced medical imaging technology.
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