UC San Diego Health neurosurgeons began research on the effectiveness of the NeuroBlate system in treating brain tumors, according to UC San Diego Health.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and Scoliosis Research Society released a revised joint statement titled, "Screening for the Early Detection of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescent."
Alexios Carayannopoulos, DO, is implanting the Nevro neurostimulator for chronic back pain patients at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, according to king5.com.
The Protecting the Spinal Cord device is designed to protect patients with severe spine trauma when being transported in emergency situations for urgent care.
Brice Brackin, MD, JD, died in Alabaster, Ala., on Jan. 13, 2016 at the age of 70, according to Shelby County Reporter. He had retired from practice in 2008.
Waltham, Mass.-based NeuroMetrix reports increased interest in its Quell Wearable Pain Relief Technology at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. The Quell device is designed to relieve chronic pain.
Primary and revision posterior lumbar fusions have similar short-term complication rates, according to a new study published in Spine.
Physicians just out of training are facing many changes and will be offered contracts from hospitals or practices around the country. Diagnostic Imaging offers seven tips for young physicians reviewing their first contracts.
SpineGuard reported 43 percent annual revenue growth in 2015.
Piper Jaffray analysts reaffirmed K2M Group Holdings "buy" rating, according to ZolMax News.