Are virtual physicians the future of healthcare? 7 key points
Medical professionals are utilizing technology to connect with patients living in locations where access to a primary care physician is limited. Rural areas especially benefit from this way of...
View ArticleDrs. Jay Zampini, Michael A. Gleiber & more: 10 spine surgeons in the...
Here are ten spine surgeons and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.
View ArticleNational neurosurgery registry wins CMS PQRS approval: 5 things to know
The National Neurosurgery Quality Outcomes Database was approved as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry in the CMS Physician Quality Reporting System for 2015.
View ArticlePrimary care physician compensation up more than specialists — 5 key notes
Primary care physicians saw larger compensation increases than specialists last year, according to a new Medical Group Management Association report.
View ArticleIs BMP really better for spinal fusion? 5 things to know
A new study published in Spine compares spinal fusion with rhBMP-2 and without rhBMP2.
View ArticleStryker earnings skyrocket 206%: 10 key notes on 2Q
Stryker reported net sales were up in the second quarter of 2015 and expect sales to continue growing for the remainder of the year.
View ArticleTitan Spine, IlluminOss Medical, Stryker & more — 24 key notes
Here are 24 key notes on orthopedic and spine device companies over the past week.
View ArticleAmedica signs additional OEM letter of intent supply agreement: 5 things to know
Amedica, a biomaterial company of orthopedic implants, signed an original equipment manufacturer letter of intent supply agreement with an orthopedic device design and manufacturing company.
View ArticleJapanese medical device company partners with Materialise for hip technology...
Materialise signed a partnership agreement with Japan Medical Dynamic Marketing.
View Article7 things to know about cervical deformity surgery outcomes, complications
A new study published in The Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques examines cervical kyphosis correction outcomes and complications.
View ArticleRonda Stryker sells 12k shares: 5 key notes
Stryker Director Ronda E. Stryker sold 12,000 shares last week, according to an American Trade Journal report.
View ArticleGender-specific spines found in newborns: 5 key points
Researchers found gender-differing spines in men and women develop at birth rather than over time, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, according to Softpedia.
View ArticleWashington-based Providence names Dr. Martin C. Holland to head of...
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (Wash.) named Martin C. Holland, MD, as chief of neurosurgery and the neuroscience program, according to HeraldNet.
View ArticleGlobal MIS instruments market to reach $14B+ by 2019: 5 key trends
The global minimally invasive surgical instruments market is poised for rapid growth, according to analysis by ReportsnReports.
View ArticleIntegra LifeSciences shares up by 3.15%: 5 quick facts
Integra LifeSciences shares have increased by 3.15 percent during the past week, according to an American Trade Journal report.
View ArticleLack of healthcare in rural areas — 5 things to know
A recent poll commissioned by Healthcare Georgia foundation revealed a need for affordable and quality healthcare in rural areas. The results are reflecting a nationwide trend for a lack of healthcare...
View ArticleOklahoma Surgical Hospital receives CMS 5-star rating for patient...
CMS honored Oklahoma Surgical Hospital with a five-star rating, according to GTR Newspapers. Oklahoma Surgical Hospital offers orthopedic, neurosurgery, general surgery, urology, gynecology and ENT...
View ArticleBacterin prices $65M of 6% convertible senior notes: 5 key points
Bacterin, developer of bone graft material, has priced $65 million aggregate principle amount of convertible senior unsecured notes due 2021.
View ArticleAmedica reveals expected Q2 2015 financial results, FDA response: 5 key points
Amedica, a biomaterial company, expects to report second quarter 2015 revenue between $4.7 million and $4.9 million. The company also received an answer from the FDA about its Valeo C Interbody with...
View Article6 growth trends in the global sports medicine market
The global sports medicine market is expected to grow rapidly in the near future, according to a Market Research Store report.
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