Neurosurgeon Jeffrey Hatef, MD, had his medical license suspended after performing "unnecessary operations" on three patients, two of whom died, The Columbus Dispatch reported Feb. 20.
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Globus Medical saw fourth quarter net sales grow 6.6% year over year, and full year sales leapt 60.6%, according to financial results posted Feb. 20.
San Francisco-based Dignity Health plans to open Dignity Health Sports Medicine in Prescott Valley, Ariz., at the end of the month, according to a Feb. 20 report from Signals AZ.
Mary Cassai, RN, is looking forward to growth at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and has a focus on balancing efficiency and innovation.
University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville plans to open a walk-in orthopedic clinic, cvillerightnow.com reported Feb. 20.
While some orthopedic and spine surgeons are divided on how medications used for weight loss, including Ozempic and Wegovy, will shape the field, it is undeniable that the drugs are playing an increasing role in healthcare, with 1 in 8…
Cam Jurgens, a center for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, underwent spine surgery Feb. 18, ESPN reported.
Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center has added robotic-assisted knee replacements, according to a Feb. 20 report from The Meadville Tribune.
Medtronic launched the CD Horizon ModuLeX spinal system for deformity surgery, the devicemaker said Feb. 19.
Tariffs have become a key concern for many sectors during President Donald Trump's second term. In February he imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, a move that is expected to affect medical devices.