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According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), about 54 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, presenting low bone mass, and suffering from brittle-bone related injuries, such as fractures, and broken bones. In fact, the disease is responsible for “two million broken bones and $19 billion in related costs every year”, while by the year 2025, “experts predict that ...
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRTC), a leading cardiovascular diagnostics and digital healthcare solutions company focused on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease, today announced the results of four clinical studies presented at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2022 Scientific Sessions in Chicago, IL. The studies demonstrate health economic and ...
OSSIO, Inc., an orthopedic fixation technology company, today announced that it has received a contract with Vizient, Inc., making the company’s portfolio of bio-integrative OSSIOfiber products available at negotiated pricing to health care providers in Vizient’s group purchasing organization (GPO) under a three-year contract starting March 1. OSSIO’s contract with Vizient ...
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 6, 2022 – CurvaFix, Inc., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced participation in the Industry Sessions of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) 38th Annual Meeting, Oct. 12-15 in Tampa, Fl, highlighting the expanding use of the CurvaFix® IM Implant by industry-leading surgeons for both fragility and high-impact ...
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 28, 2022 – CurvaFix, Inc., a developer of medical devices to repair fractures in curved bones, today announced the addition of three new members to its Surgeon Advisory Board. The new members bring together expertise in orthopedic traumatology, pelvis and acetabular trauma reconstruction, and Fragility Fractures of the Pelvis (FFP) to support CurvaFix’s focus on ...
People with disabilities (be they motor, sensory, or cognitive) now represent about 15% of the planet’s population (approximately 1 in 7 people). These are men and women who have the same need for health prevention screenings as people who do not have limitations. Despite current improvements (just think of the overcoming of architectural barriers in most buildings), it is quite evident ...
Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a global medical device company with a spine and orthopedics focus, and nView medical, a Salt Lake City-based company developing surgical imaging and guidance systems enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), today announced a partnership and investment agreement to jointly develop and co-market the innovative nView systems with Orthofix cervical spine and ...
In a world with increasing labor shortages and a growing ageing population, demand for service robots that can assist companies and institutions is growing. This is why Blue Ocean Robotics, Europe’s largest manufacturer of service robots, has now strengthened its financial muscle, enabling the company to roll out its sustainable mobile robot solutions all over the world. Service robots are ...
Digitsole, a leader in the digital health space bringing together digital mobility biomarkers and biomechanical data with clinical expertise, has received Class II medical device registration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Digitsole Pro® smart insoles. Digitsole Pro®, recently launched in the United States, is a solution, developed with, and for ...
THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic robotic surgery, announced that St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland is among the first healthcare facilities in the United States and the first healthcare facility in Ohio to utilize the second-generation TSolution One® Total Knee Application for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Bernard Stulberg, M.D., a renowned ...
Maxx Orthopedics, in Partnership with Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, Announces First Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty with the PEEK-OPTIMA™ Femoral Component. Norristown, PA (USA) July 12, 2021: Maxx Orthopedics, Inc., and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions together announced the successful study initiation and first patients to be implanted with the new, all polymer, PEEK-OPTIMA™ femoral ...
SPARTANBURG, SC – MAY 13, 2021 – Epica International, the leader in advanced ultra-high-resolution mobile medical imaging and robotic applications for human health, animal health and industrial enterprises, announces new corporate headquarters and operations in Spartanburg County, S.C. WHAT: Epica International, with offices in San Clemente, California and manufacturing and R&D ...
Anuncia Inc., an emerging leader in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management, received an Honorable Mention in the Health category of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards for its ReFlow™ medical device platform. Those honored were announced today by Fast Company and include businesses actively engaged and deeply committed to pursuing innovation aimed at solving health and ...
At first glance, the news that the federal public health emergency will remain in place through the remainder of 2021 might seem like a bad sign for hopes of quickly beating back COVID-19 and finally returning to normal. But it’s also good news for the continued growth of telehealth, and for patients. Norris Cochran, the acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human ...
Berlin Heart is pleased to announce that the first patients are enrolled in the "E-MOTION" study: “The use of the EXCOR® Active driving unit for MObilizaTION of pediatric patients with Ventricular Assist Device support”. This observational, international, multi-center study investigates the improved mobility, patient outcome and the impact of the mobile driving concept ...
As part of the standard of care treatment protocol, President Trump received dexamethasone for his COVID-19 disease, highlighting the value of dexamethasone. Dexamethasone has been widely used since its initial approval in 1958 in treating acute disease. The use of higher dexamethasone doses, with potentially additional and desired immunological effects, is limited due the presence of toxic ...
Norristown, PA (USA) June 25, 2020: Maxx Orthopedics, Inc., a rapidly expanding global orthopedics device company, announced today the commercial launch and first successful surgeries of its new Libertas® Taper Reduced Uncemented Femoral Stem, the latest addition to its hip system. The Libertas Taper Reduced Uncemented Femoral Stem (Libertas TR®) is a press fit, double tapered stem ...
We deeply thank you for the service you do for the society and for the essential care you provide to pregnant mothers across the US amid this unprecedented pandemic. Our hearts and thoughts go to all of you–you and your family, your clinic staff members, your patients–who have been affected by COVID-19. As a fellow healthcare provider, our team shares the concerns that many of you are ...
BioTrace Medical, Inc., the leader in innovative temporary pacing technology, today announced the company’s key activities at the 31st annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference, which will take place September 25-29 in San Francisco. The company’s Tempo Temporary Pacing Lead will be featured in a breakfast symposium titled “Keeping the Rhythm with the ...
CardioWise, Inc., is pleased to announce two significant patents protecting its heart function analysis software, Stretch Quantifier for Endocardial Engraved Zones (SQuEEZ). The European Union Patent Number 12839978.9 was awarded on February 2, 2019, followed closely by the U.S. Patent on June 7, 2019 (patent application number 14/350,991). Both patents are entitled “Methods for Evaluating ...