Do neurosurgery residents on cases impact patient outcomes? 5 key notes
A new study from Johns Hopkins examines whether outcomes are different when physicians-in-training are working on the case. The study was published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine and Newswise...
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Zimmer Biomet is a formidable force in the orthopedic device market. Here are 15 things to know about the musculoskeletal healthcare magnate.
View Article4 notes on New Mexico Orthopaedics' recently opened $1.2M facility
Albuquerque-based New Mexico Orthopaedics opened its new $1.2 million location in Rio Rancho, N.M., according to an Albuquerque Business First report.
View Article3D Systems named to top 50 'smartest companies' list: 5 observations
3D Systems was named to MIT Technology Review's 50 Smartest Companies 2015 list.
View ArticleDePuy Synthes invests $60M in expanded manufacturing plant in Ireland: 4...
DePuy Synthes opened a new $60 million expanded manufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy, Ireland, according to a report by The Irish Times.
View ArticleThe Irvine Stem Cell Treatment Center to open new office: 5 things to know
The Irvine Stem Cell Treatment Center will open a new office in Sacramento, Calif., on July 11, with Thomas A. Gionis, MD, JD, MPH, FAIHQ, serving as surgeon-in-chief.
View Article5 ways virtual reality may be the future for preventative care
Virtual messages are paving the way for patients to see what their future will entail if they continue their unhealthy lifestyle habits. Researchers are recommending virtual tools to foster patient...
View ArticleTrident Brands appoints Dr. Neilank Jha special advisor to Brain Armor — 6 notes
Trident Bands appointed Neilank Jha, MD, as special advisor to its Brain Armor subsidiary, according to Stockhouse.
View ArticleA substantial downsize: ConforMIS schedules $135M IPO — 4 quick notes
ConforMIS, a knee replacement firm, recently scheduled its $135 million initial public offering, which is a large downsize from its original IPO plans, according to the Boston Business Journal.
View ArticleSpine Wave launches Leva Interbody Device
Spine Wave launched its new Leva Interbody Device.
View ArticleDJO Global completes Zimmer Biomet assets acquisition: 5 observations
DJO Global's subsidiary DJO Surgical has closed its announced acquisition of assets from Zimmer Biomet.
View ArticleCentinel gets 1st FDA clearance for cervical multilevel indication — 5 key notes
The Food and Drug Administration granted Centinel Spine the cervical multilevel indication for the STALIF C and STALIF C-Ti integrated interbody device.
View ArticleSpineGuard heading to China after approval — 5 key notes
SpineGuard received regulatory clearance to market PediGuard products in China.
View ArticleMedicrea completes private placement to expand: 5 things to know
Medicrea raised a capital increase of 3.5 million euros via a private placement.
View ArticleIs SSI more common in the summer? 5 things to know about spine surgery
A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines whether the months when trainees first begin working with patients has a higher infection rate for spinal surgery.
View ArticleAesculap introduces Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement — 5 key notes
Aesculap Implant Systems introduced the Modulift Vertebral Body Replacement device.
View ArticleMedtronic pays 8 physicians $1M+: 5 key notes
Medical device companies based in Minnesota, including Medtronic, paid millions to physicians last year, according to a Star Tribune report.
View Article7 statistics on where orthopedic surgeons receive highest compensation
Here are seven statistics on where orthopedists have the highest compensation by practice setting, according to the Medscape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2015.
View ArticleDr. Steven Schiebert joins New Jersey Spine & Orthopedic: 5 things to know
Steven Schiebert, MD, DO, joined New Jersey Spine & Orthopedic in Millburn.
View ArticleGlobus Medical launches lateral lumbar interbody fusion device — 5 key notes
Globus Medical launched the RISE-L lateral lumbar interbody fusion device.
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