Intuitive Surgical names Dr. Michael Friedman to board of directors: 4 things...
Intuitive Surgical appointed Michael A. Friedman, MD, to its board of directors.
View Article5 notes about Medtronic CEO Omar Ishrak's 79.8% increase in compensation
Omar Ishrak's, Medtronic's CEO, compensation increased 79.8 percent this year, according to StarTribune. The company's fiscal year ended April 30.
View Article8 things to know about Implanet in 2015 so far: Spine sales up 66%
Implanet reported spine sales growth in the first half of 2015.
View Article5 telemedicine startups revolutionizing healthcare
Telemedicine is gaining popularity as patients seek care in rural areas, want shorter wait times and lower costs. These five telemedicine startups are ahead of the curve, according to CIO.
View ArticleExactech Q2 revenue down 4%: 10 things to know
Exactech reported $3.7 million in net income for the second quarter of 2015.
View ArticleDoes spinal fusion BMP increase cancer risk in children? 4 key findings
A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics examines whether rhBMP-2 in pediatric patients increases cancer risk.
View ArticleNuVasive reaches definitive settlement with US: 5 points
NuVasive, a medical device company for spine surgery, confirmed it reached a settlement with the United States' Department of Justice in regards to the subpoena issued to the company by the Office of...
View ArticleCodman Neuro's new family of coils treat brain aneurysms: 5 things to know
Codman Neuro, a global neurosurgery and neurovascular device company and part of DePuy Synthes Companies, launched a platform of embolic coils and detachment system for the treatment of brain aneurysms.
View ArticleSmith & Nephew to build US headquarters in Fort Worth: 5 things to know
Smith & Nephew, a London-based medical technology company, chose Fort Worth for its headquarters for the Advanced Wound Management division, according toDallas Business Journal.
View ArticleSpine Pain Management receives final patent for Quad Video technology: 4...
Spine Pain Management has received a final patent allowing all claims for its Quad Video HALO.
View ArticleTop 5 specialties in which residents earn the most
Here are the top five specialties in which medical residents earn the highest pay, according to Medscape's Residents Salary & Debt Report 2015.
View ArticleHigh-frequency spinal cord stimulation yields higher patient satisfaction: 5...
A new study published in Anesthesiology found high-frequency spinal cord stimulation is more effective than low-frequency spinal cord stimulation.
View Article44 orthopedic, spine devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in June
The Food and Drug Administration granted 44 spine- and orthopedic-driven device clearances in June.
View Article5 key notes on NuVasive's 10% share growth yesterday — What it means going...
NuVasive shares jumped 10 percent yesterday. Here's why, according to Motley Fool.
View ArticleDr. Steven Cyr creates orthopedic comic book for kids: 5 things to know
Spine surgeon Steven Cyr, MD, created a comic book with super heroes based on the muscular and skeletal systems, according to a WGXA.TV report.
View Article9 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — July 30, 2015
Here are nine things for spinal surgeons to know for July 30, 2015
View ArticleWhich residency programs have the highest academic publishing output? 5...
A review published in Journal of Neurosurgery rated the academic publishing output of faculty at neurosurgical residency programs in the United States.
View ArticleHistogenics named Stephen Kennedy chief technology officer: 4 things to know
Histogenics appointed Stephen Kennedy as chief technology officer, effective immediately.
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