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An Evidence-Based Approach to Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
"Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery: From the Lab to the Operating Room: An Evidence-based Approach," recently published by Thieme, is a major new reference offering the most complete and balanced coverage of modern rhinology and skull base surgery available today. From the role of... - August 10, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
OrthoNeuro Names Masciola as New Chief Executive Officer
OrthoNeuro named Christopher Masciola as its new Chief Executive Officer. Masciola will join OrthoNeuro and take on his new responsibilities in September. - August 08, 2013 - OrthoNeuro
Tenet Florida Physician Services Welcomes Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon Specializing in Adolescent and Pediatric Surgery
First surgeon in Northeast Florida to be certified to perform LAP-BAND® surgery opens West Palm Beach Practice. - August 07, 2013 - Tenet Florida Physician Services
A Practical Reference for the Busy Head and Neck Surgeon
"Complications in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery," recently published by Thieme, is a surgical reference that fills an important gap in the field by examining complications in all areas related to otolaryngology and head and neck surgery outside of facial plastic and aesthetic... - August 07, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
American Venous Forum Call for Abstracts
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. That AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program either by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation or poster presentation. - August 02, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Eden Spine’s Proprietary Dynamic Interspinous Technology and Vertebral Body Replacement Receive Regulatory Approvals in Argentina
“After our successes in Central America, Venezuela and Brazil this is an important step in our continued momentum and commitment in Latin America. We are now actively looking for distributors in Chile, Peru and Columbia." - July 31, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC
Eden Spine Announces a Unique Franchise Opportunity
Eden Spine announced today that it is giving stocking distributors in the spine industry, in the US and around the world, the opportunity to have an exclusive Eden Spine Franchise. “I do not believe that in our hyper-competitive industry,” explained Guillaume Viallaneix, CEO,... - July 24, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon and Hair Restoration Surgeon Dr. Sam Lam to Teach During Facial Plastic Surgery Conference in Iran
Dr. Sam Lam, a facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration surgeon in Dallas, Texas, has been invited to teach at the Iranian International Congress of Rhinology & Facial Plastic Surgery in Tehran during October 2013. - July 22, 2013 - Lam Facial Plastics
Dr. Ernie Eggers Joins Social Media and Launches a New Website
Dr. Ernie Eggers, renowned orthopedic surgeon, joins social media and launches a new website. - July 17, 2013 - Dr. Ernie Eggers
Dr. Sam Lam, Respected Dallas Hair Restoration Surgeon, Speaks at 2013 Vegas Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Dermatology Conference
Vegas Cosmetic Surgery 2013, an annual conference for medical professionals in the field of plastic surgery, recently featured Dr. Sam Lam, a hair transplant surgeon in Dallas, as one of the symposium’s educators. - July 16, 2013 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Eden Spine’s Spinal Technologies Approved in Venezuela
Eden Spine announced today that the WELLEX™ Dynamic Interspinous Technology, the GIZA™ Vertebral Body Replacement and the PERFX-2™ Pedicle Screw System have received regulatory approval in Venezuela. All three high quality lead generation spinal implants are made in France and... - July 11, 2013 - Eden Spine, LLC
Covidien and Organogenesis to Host Workshops at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum
The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. The course provides a unique educational opportunity - State of the art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models. AVF would like to thank Covidien, Organogenesis, Inc., Cook Medical Inc., Tactile Systems Technology Inc., Vascular Insights LLC and Volcano Corporation for hosting workshops during The Vein Forum. - July 08, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Organogenesis Joins Medical Device Industry Leaders at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum
The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. The course provides clinicians a unique educational opportunity. State-of-the-art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models and edited video presentations. The goal of the course is to educate and update practicing clinicians regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - July 01, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Top NYC Surgeon Set to Launch Children's Charity
Dr. Robert Morin gives details of the launch of new children's charity, Developing Faces, and weighs in on Angelina Jolie's recent elective surgery and womens' access to medical care. - June 29, 2013 - Robert Morin Plastic Surgeon
TransEnterix Develops Patient-Side Robotic Surgical Platform
Company's single-site mobile robot is now undergoing pre-clinical testing. - June 26, 2013 - TransEnterix
American Venous Forum Updates: Call for Abstracts - The Vein Forum - AVF Membership
Call for Abstracts - The Vein Forum - AVF - June 12, 2013 - American Venous Forum
New Series Introduces Current Concepts for the Modern Head and Neck Surgeon
“Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery” is a six-volume series that introduces current concepts for the modern head and neck surgeon. It focuses on diagnosis, evaluation, and management of the conditions that surgeons encounter daily. The contributors to each volume are... - June 10, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
SurgiMate Launches New Website
New site reveals how SurgiMate helps increase operational efficiency & maximize revenue at surgical practices. - June 08, 2013 - SurgiMate
John S. Gould, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John S. Gould, MD of Birmingham, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of healthcare and education. About John S. Gould, MD Dr. Gould has over 42 years in the healthcare and education... - June 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fort Myers Orthopedic Surgeon, Dennis Sagini, MD Appointed to Lee Memorial Surgery Center Council
Fort Myers orthopedic surgeon, Dennis Sagini, MD, was recently appointed to the Surgery Center Council at the Lee Memorial Sanctuary Outpatient Surgery Center. He is representing independent physicians at the Center, while assisting in its promotion and growth. - June 07, 2013 - Dennis Sagini, MD
Thick Eyebrows That Are in Fashion Can be Achieved Through Eyebrow Transplant
The recent trend of thicker eyebrows has been all the rage in Hollywood, on models, and on the fashionable across the globe. - June 04, 2013 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
SEO Marketing for Pain Management Doctors Now Comes with a Money Back Guarantee
SEO 1 Medical announces a marketing plan for pain management doctors with a money back guarantee. A first of its kind in the SEO landscape, SEO 1 Medical’s new offer simplifies pain management doctor’s marketing initiatives by removing the guess work from the selection process. - May 30, 2013 - SEO 1 Services
Tucson Surgeon First in State to Offer SPIDER Gastric Sleeve for Weight Loss
Dr. Patrick Chiasson at Southern Arizona Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery also uses novel single-incision surgical platform for gallbladder removal. - May 30, 2013 - TransEnterix
Charlotte Dentist Lectures on the Advancements of Dental Implant Procedures at the "International Congress of Oral Implantologists"
Dr Paresh B Patel of Charlotte and Lenoir, North Carolina, was honored to present the latest advancements of the Zest Locator system and the benefits of the system for the millions of denture wearers in the world at the most recent pre symposium of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. - May 24, 2013 - Dr Paresh B Patel
A Unique Guide to Laryngeal Dissection and Surgery
“Laryngeal Dissection and Surgery Guide,” recently published by Thieme, provides surgeons with detailed, step-by-step instructions for performing laryngeal dissections and simulating surgeries in a lab, helping them put knowledge into practice. The dissection chapter grounds the young... - May 22, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Dr. Mark Galland Named Adjunct Clinical Professor at Marietta College
Triangle Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Supports Ohio Liberal Arts College - May 12, 2013 - Dr. Galland
Dr. Timothy J. Trainor, Orthopedic Surgeon Named America's Top Doctor in Sports Medicine by Castle Connolly and U.S. News and World Report for 2013
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine specialist Dr. Timothy Trainor on its selective list of Regional Top Doctors for the last 3 consecutive years. Less than 5% of the nation's licensed physicians have been selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctors in their regions for their specialties. Physicians are nominated by their peers and cannot pay to be included in any Castle Connolly guide. - May 08, 2013 - Timothy J. Trainor, M.D.
Dr. Richard Buch Launches The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
Richard Buch, M.D. is a nationally recognized fellowship trained orthopedic oncologist practicing in Dallas, Texas. His joint revisions and orthopedic oncology procedures are done by very few physicians in the country. Dr. Richard Buch completed fellowships at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Medical Center. In 2012 there were fewer then 150 orthopedic oncologists in the United States compared to over 27,000 orthopedic surgeons. - May 08, 2013 - The Dallas Joint Replacement Institute
The University of Tennessee Medical Center Earns National Accreditation from American College of Surgeons for University Bariatric Center
University Bariatric Center at The University of Tennessee Medical Center has been accredited as a Level 2 facility under the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The accreditation demonstrates the surgery center’s commitment... - May 08, 2013 - University of Tennessee Medical Center
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Elected Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState Medical Center
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Alan Nasar has been elected Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at CentraState Medical Center. Dr. Nasar was elected by his peers to head the orthopedic department at one of New Jersey's premier hospitals;... - May 01, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Larry Saylor Extends Training on CAD/CAM Technologies, Conservative Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Dr. Larry Saylor has extended his training in cosmetic dentistry to include the latest advancements in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. - April 20, 2013 - Doctor Saylor
Eminent Spine Texas Diamondback Minimally Invasive Screw System
Eminent Spine announces the first use of their Minimally Invasive Screw System. - April 19, 2013 - Eminent Spine
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Greller Honored for Compassion and Bedside Manner
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Greller, has been awarded one of the top honors in his profession; the prestigious 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. Selected from over 750,000 US physicians Dr. Greller graciously stated, "This is... - April 17, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
VZION360 Announces the Creation of the First "Orthopaedic Virtual Convention"
VZION360, LLC announced today the launch of the first Annual “Orthopaedic Virtual Convention” (i.e. OVC) to be held live and online Sept 23-27, 2013. This groundbreaking web based event is the only virtual symposium in Orthopedics. It features an outstanding agenda of scientists... - April 16, 2013 - VZION360 LLC
New Gastroenterology Website Points to Patient-Centered Philosophy
Drossman Gastroenterology’s new website is a testament to Dr. Drossman’s belief that successful treatment depends on the fundamental values of listening actively, providing patient-centered care, and collaborating in treatment. - March 15, 2013 - Save A Life
MUMC Spine Programs Recognized by the Joint Commission
The spinal fusion and the microdiscectomy programs at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in disease-specific... - March 14, 2013 - Memorial Health
Procurement Transplant Coordinators Report Difficulty Learning Fundamentals of Their Jobs and Studying for the CPTC Exam: Feeling Disconnected with the Transplant Field
New book published by Brooke Hubbard BSN, CCRN, TNCC, CPTC, CPTC Exam Review and Handbook for the Organ Procurement Coordinator - March 08, 2013 - Nurse Brooke CPTC LLC
Advances in Prosthetic Limbs Improved Quality of Life for Amputees in the Middle East
Dubai-based Congress to introduce latest techniques and solutions in Prosthetic Limb Surgery. - March 05, 2013 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Expands Its Practice by Adding Desert Orthopedic Specialists in East Valley
Dr. Jonathan Fox and Dr. Shelden Martin of Desert Orthopedic Specialists in Tempe have agreed to join OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates and operate as the group’s east Valley location. - March 01, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
New Research Report on Interventional Cardiology Devices Market by MarketResearchReports
Interventional Cardiology Devices Market Bare Metal/Drug Eluting/BIO-Absorbable Stents, PTCA Balloons, Scoring Balloons, Guidewires, Guiding Catheters. - March 01, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Global MRI Systems Market to 2018 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Database MRI Systems Market to 2018 - Technological advancements, Increasing Number of Applications and Advent of MRI Compatible Pacemakers to Drive Future Growth. - February 28, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Thieme eNeurosurgery Now Live
Thieme is proud to announce the launch of Thieme eNeurosurgery, a unique online resource that gives the global neurosurgical community unprecedented access to Thieme’s entire neurosurgery collection. This platform enables users to search for procedures they want to brush up on, confirm... - February 16, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
TBOS Announces the Revenue Cycle Dynamics for the Spine Reimbursement Specialist Educational Series – New for 2013
This educational series is an intensive three day program containing three learning modules: The Foundation, The Framework and The Fusion. Designed to provide both education and hands on experience in the field of the coding of spinal procedures and addressing today’s issues facing the spine professional. - February 03, 2013 - The Business of Spine
Stem Cell Expert Dr. R. Wade McKenna to Speak at International Stem Cell Society Conference
Biologic Therapies (www.biologictherapies.com), a medical device company specializing in the design and manufacturing of proprietary medical components focused on autologous stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, has announced its Chief Medical Director, Dr. R. Wade McKenna, will share his... - January 29, 2013 - Biologic Therapies
Tampa Bay Surgeons Offer Virtually Scarless Weight-Loss Procedure
Sun Coast Bariatrics is using the SPIDER® Surgical System to perform single-incision sleeve gastrectomy. - January 26, 2013 - TransEnterix
New Research Report on Global Brachytherapy Devices Market 2012-2016 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Brachytherapy Devices Market 2012-2016. - January 26, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Wound Dressing Market 2012-2016 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Global Wound Dressing Market 2012-2016. - January 24, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Aurora Spine Completed the ISO Stage 1 & 2 Audits in November, and Are Now ISO Certified
This is an exciting time at Aurora Spine as they successfully completed the ISO stage 1 & 2 audits in November, and are now ISO certified by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The ISO 13485 standard “Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Regulatory... - December 21, 2012 - Aurora Spine
Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Dr. Krakovsky Receives the Life Time Achievement Award for His Contributions to the Field of Cosmetic Surgery
The International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center (IACC) announced that the 8th World Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Society of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery, The International College of Cosmetic Surgery and The Asia-Pacific Academy of Cosmetic Surgery conferred the Life Time Achievement Award to Dr. - December 03, 2012 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center