Spinal Fusion Pain & Long-Term Outcomes: Better With Pregabalin?
In a prospective, double-blind, randomized control trial, researchers examined the postoperative pain and long term functional outcomes for spine surgery patients who received gabapentin and...
View ArticleTeam-Based Neurosurgical Care: AANS/CNS Position Statement
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons released a position statement on team-based care in neurosurgery. The statement — released March 2014 — reviews...
View ArticleSpineGuard Records Net Loss of $5.8M in 2013
SpineGuard announced that its full year revenue for the fiscal year 2013 is $7.6 million, up from its full year revenue for fiscal year 2012, which was $6.4 million. The company recorded a net loss...
View Article5 Spine Surgeons, Centers Involved in Recent Charitable Activities
Here are five spine surgeons and spine surgery centers recently involved in charitable activities. Macon, Ga.-based Mercer University School of Medicine and the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute in...
View ArticleTeletracking, GOJO, Hill-Rom Company Combine Technologies for Hand Hygiene...
TeleTracking has partnered with GOJO and the Hill-Rom Company to create a hand hygiene compliance service for hospitals and health systems. Read more here.
View ArticleTeleTracking Appoints Leadership Positions
TeleTracking Technologies has recently welcomed new leadership to their team. Diane Watson will serve as COO, Joseph Tetzlaff CTO, and Keith Young senior vice president of human resources. Click...
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Computer Modeling in Spine: Innovative Technology Development From The Ohio...
The digital age is evolving quickly in healthcare and spine surgeons are beginning to develop advanced technology for computer modeling. Collaboration between scientists and clinicians at The Ohio...
View ArticleHow is Our View of Population Health Changing?
Join Dr. Paula Stillman of Temple University Health System for a session at Becker's Hospital Review 5th Annual Meeting. There is less than a week left to register early!
View ArticleHow Can Spine Surgeons Approach a Healthcare Saturated Market?
Discuss top issues for spine surgeons with Dr. Rafe Sales of Summit Spine at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference.
View Article5 Top Factors in Surgical Decision Making for Adult Spinal Deformity
Researchers recently examined factors associated with surgical decision-making for adult spinal deformity patients and published their findings in Spine Deformity: The Official Journal of the...
View ArticleDataGen Signs Contracts to Provide Support for BPCI
DataGen has recently signed two new contracts to provide data and analytics support during CMS' Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative. Read more here.
View ArticleOHSU's Dr. Jayme Hiratzka to Provide Care at Advanced Orthopedic and Sports...
Jayme Hiratzka, MD, a spine surgeon at Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University's Brain Institute, will soon begin providing care at Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Hermiston,...
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Dr. Roger Hӓrtl: 4 Exciting Areas in Spine Development
Director of Spinal Surgery and Co-Director of the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center Roger Hӓrtl, MD, has spent a career on the forefront of spinal innovation and development. He is very involved...
View ArticleHANYS Offers Webinar on Health Information Management
The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is presenting a free webinar to cover ICD-10, reimbursement changes, and HANYS updates. Read more here.
View ArticleDr. Scott Hodges to Speak on MIS Fusion at Becker's June Conference
Dr. Scott Hodges of the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics will present key thoughts on MIS fusion at Becker's 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference.
View Article7 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday — March 27
Here are seven things for spinal surgeons to know for March 27, 2014. AANS/CNS: team-based approach to neurosurgical care important The statement, by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons...
View ArticleClorox Makes List of "100 Infection Control Products to Know"
Clorox's Dispatch wipes and Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant are 2 of Becker's "100 Infection Control Products to Know."
View ArticleExactech, Mazor Robotics, OrthoWorx & More — 12 Key Notes
Here are 12 key notes on major spine and orthopedic device companies. Abyrx announced it partnered with SurgiCor to expand the distribution of its hemostatic bone putty products for orthopedic and...
View ArticleDr. Charles Sonu Joins Dr. Healthpointe Medical Group
Anaheim, Calif.-based Healthpointe Medical Group announced the addition of Charles M. Sonu, MD, to its physician team. Dr. Sonu focuses on spine surgery and has a professional interest in sprains,...
View ArticleClorox and Ultraviolet Devices Create New Surface Disinfectant Technology
Clorox has partnered with Ultraviolet Devices for UV surface disinfectant technology called the Clorox Healthcare Optimum-UV System.
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