Increasing numbers of publications also bear witness to a strongly growing interest in transnasal endoscopic approaches to Neuroendoscopy.
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Baxter gets CE Marking for Coseal
Baxter’s COSEAL Surgical Sealant gets CE marked and launched.
“Clingfilm” for surgeons
New Synthetic Surgical Sealant film bonds to form an air-tight, blood-tight and fluid-tight barrier
Medical Engineering: Quality and Safety at Aesculap
The theme of safety is ever-present at Aesculap, the largest manufacturer of surgical instruments in the world – safety for both patients and surgeons.
New hip replacements research from University of Aberdeen
A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and economic modelling of minimal incision total hip replacement approaches in the management of arthritic disease of the hip
Zimmer Announces Agreement to Acquire Abbott Spine
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Abbott Spine from Abbott for approximately $360 million in cash
Eighty Percent of Facelift Surgery Infections are MRSA “Superbugs”
Eighty percent of all surgical-site infections that occur after face lifts are caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study conducted by researchers from the Lennox Hill-Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital
More Than a Decade of Evidence for MIS to Treat Female Incontinence
Results add to body of clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy and
safety of synthetic mesh slings for treatment of stress urinary
incontinence in women.
Non-Surgical Treatment for Prostate Cancer
CyberKnife Centers of Miami and Palm Beach announce a revolutionary new way to treat prostate cancer without surgery and long treatment courses of radiation.
K2M Enters the International Spine Market
K2M, Inc. has entered the international spine market via its recently acquired ISO 13485 certification and CE Mark clearance for its spinal devices.
Natus Medical to Acquire NeuroCom International
Natus Medical Incorporated (Nasdaq:BABY) today announced that it has agreed to acquire privately held NeuroCom International, Inc
Imaging breakthroughs are ‘disrupting’ cardiac practice
Frank Rademakers, “Imaging: The Focus of Clinical Cardiology for Years to Come,” strikes a warning note.
Arthrocare Device Use Draws More Scrutiny
An escalating FBI probe could pose new threats to embattled Arthrocare
The New Face Of Orthopaedic Education
Pri-Med introduces the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), a new community of orthopaedic surgeons who have come together to improve patient care through innovative education formats.
Wright Acquires RAYHACK® Wrist Reconstruction System
Novel System for Complex Wrist Surgery Complements Wright’s Upper Extremity Franchise.
Stryker probed on alleged payments to surgeons
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Stryker Corp., the third-largest maker of artificial hips and knees, illegally paid surgeons to induce them to use company products, according to a court filing.