Researchers with Philadelphia-based Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.-based Children’s National Hospital identified rare inherited genetic variants that increase the spine and brain tumor risk in pediatric patients. The study, published in Nature Communications, analyzed blood and tumor samples from…
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Here are eight spine technology and technique debuts on the regional and national scale since October. 21: Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Neurosurgeon Chris Talbot, DO, successfully completed the first endoscopic spine surgery at AdventHealth Avista in…
Patient rooms are being reimagined — not just in layout, but in how technology supports communication, safety and connection. In a recent Becker’s, Zoom, and HP survey of 75 hospital and health system leaders, including C-suite executives, medical directors, and…
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For ambient AI, 2024 was the year when platforms partnered with health systems to build together and prove the concept, and 2025 was the year of scale and measuring impact. What incredible breakthroughs are in store for healthcare AI in…
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The healthcare workforce crisis extends beyond staffing, exposing critical compliance blind spots with tangible consequences like fines, regulatory actions, reputational damage, and compromised patient safety. Are your leaders truly confident in your organization’s compliance? Download this new report, based on…
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Urgent care has moved from a convenience play to a competitive lever. For health systems navigating declining reimbursement, shifting consumer expectations and overcrowded EDs, a strategic urgent care footprint can accelerate growth and enhance access while protecting and growing market…
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Louisville, Ky.-based Commonwealth Pain & Spine expanded its network in North Carolina and South Carolina. The organization partnered with Piedmont Interventional Pain Care in Salisbury, N.C., and Carolina Pain Physicians in Ladson, S.C., according to a Nov. 12 news release…
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (N.J.), part of RWJBarnabas Health, has integrated Mako 4 SmartRobotics Technology. The robotic system uses 3D CT-based imaging to create a surgery plan for each patient. During surgery, the robotic arm guides the surgeon…
In 2025 Becker’s has reported on three professional athletes who had spine surgery so far. 1. Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke announced that he had spinal fusion after the team’s Jan. 12 playoff game with the Buffalo Bills. Chad Prusmack,…
Witchita-based Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists opened a new clinic in Derby, Kan., according to a Nov. 20 news release shared with Becker’s. The Derby clinic is expected to open in December and offers onsite physical therapy and services including…