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Hospitals
Sunshine Act follies spark more concern
August 19, 2014 by Arezu Sarvestani Doctors push CMS to delay the launch of its public Sunshine Act website as reporting and…
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Biologics
An enzyme therapy may prevent skeletal abnormalities associated with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type-1
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a novel treatment that strengthens bones in neurofibromatosis type-1. The researchers demonstrated in a mouse model of the…
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Shanghai surgeon operates wearing Google Glass
Chen Yunfeng, chief orthopedist at Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, wore Google Glass while carrying out an internal fixation surgery for…
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Recon
Smith & Nephew Unveils New Discounted, Hospital-focused Sales Model
Smith & Nephew unveiled a new hospital-focused sales model that will offer two of the company’s primary hip and knee implants through multiyear contracts…
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How much is a physician worth to a hospital? About $1.4M
Bill Hethcock Staff Writer-Dallas Business Journal Irving-based Merritt Hawkins’ new 2013 Survey of Physician Inpatient/Outpatient Revenue puts a price tag on…
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Spine
First spine surgery with 3D-printed disc — Will this change everything?
Written by Laura Dyrda Surgeons in China performed the first spinal disc replacement implanting a three-dimensional printed vertebra, according to a…
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Medical Spending is on the Upswing
Posted in Medical Device Business by Jamie Hartford After years of decline, medical spending is finally starting to tick up, according to…
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Biologics
Sanofi-Aventis and Bioventus Products Globally Preferred to Treat Resilient Knee and Hip Pain for Sports Medicine and Osteoarthritis Applications
According to a sports medicine survey conducted by iData Research (http://www.idataresearch.com) at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) conference,…
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Spine
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Baxano Surgical As A Leader in MIS Spine Innovation
Based on its recent analysis of the minimally invasive spinal surgical solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Baxano Surgical, Inc.…
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Hospitals
52 spine, orthopedic devices receive FDA 510(k) clearance in July
Written by Laura Dyrda The Food and Drug Administration granted 52 orthopedic- and spine-related device exemptions in July. 1. Choice Spine Lumbar Spacer…
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Sports Medicine
Age may reduce ability of tendons to repair themselves
New research from the UK suggests that tendons break down with age because they lose the ability to repair themselves…
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Devicemaker sales reps being replaced in the OR
By Jaimy Lee Posted: August 16, 2014 – 12:01 am ET To cut the price of orthopedic implants and curb the…
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Extremities
Ultrasound improves evaluation of long bone fracture
A recent study illustrated that mode conversion of ultrasonic guided waves can quantitatively reflect thefracture degree of long cortical bone, which…
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Recon
Surgeons explore non-opioid options for pain management
Postoperative pain management after orthopedic procedures requires physicians to balance the risks of respiratory depression, delayed ambulation and opioid abuse…
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Financial
Smith & Nephew’s new sales model to lower costs: Is it sustainable?
Written by Laura Dyrda Smith & Nephew announced a new sales model, called Syncera, geared toward hospitals to lower prices on…
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