Author: Alan Condon

An eight-person physician workgroup led by retired spine surgeon David Hanscom, MD, is advocating for a new approach to treating COVID-19 patients.

Edinburg, Texas-based Cornerstone Regional Hospital is reportedly one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to acquire the TSolution One Total Knee Application, according to an Aug. 25 news release.

Smith+Nephew has launched its Aria digital platform to connect delivery of patient care with providers throughout the surgical and clinical episode, according to an Aug. 25 announcement.

Camber Spine Technologies CEO Daniel Pontecorvo has earned a spot in the finals of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Greater Philadelphia Award.

Orthopedic trauma surgeon Lisa Cannada, MD, has joined Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., bringing more than 20 years of experience to the team at the level 3 trauma center.

Biopharmaceutical company DiscGenics has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round, according to an Aug. 25 news release.

The FDA has approved the third drug for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, which affects the optic nerves and spinal cord, according to an Aug. 17 news release.

The Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 24 gave emergency approval for the use of a new COVID-19 cleanser that claims to kill the virus on surfaces for up to seven days, The Washington Post reports.

Medtronic on Aug. 25 reported first quarter revenue decreased 13 percent year over year to $6.5 billion.

Here are two female neurosurgeons making the news in the past month: