From studies advancing spine treatment to new techniques in stem cell procedures, here are seven updates on biologics so far this year:
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Two-factor authentication is one of many methods used to protect patient information as ransomware attacks become more prevalent among physician practices in addition to hospitals and health systems.
Spinal implant manufacturer SeaSpine on April 1 added Shweta Singh Maniar to its board of directors.
The Marcus Neuroscience Institute's first spine surgery using the Mazor robot was performed by Tim Miller, MD, ABC affiliate WPBF reported April 1.
New York Bone & Joint Specialists announced an invention focused on preventing the development and progression of osteoarthritis of the knee.
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte (Fla.) has performed more than 1,000 robot-assisted orthopedic surgeries, according to an April 1 announcement in yoursun.com.
Elizabeth Lord, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at the University of California Los Angeles Health.
Twin Cities Orthopedics plans to open a clinic in Brooklyn Park, Minn., the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported March 31.
Neurosurgeon Chima Ohaegbulam, MD, has been appointed chief of spine surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has opened a new location in Brick, N.J., which offers treatment of surgical and non-operative orthopedic issues and orthotics, along with virtual visits.