James Nace, MD, joined the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore according to a recent report by The Daily Record.
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CT-based computer-assisted surgical navigation systems can help surgeons more accurately place pedicle screws during spine surgery, according to a study published in Spine.
James Andrews, MD, senior orthopedic consultant for the Washington Redskins, recently performed knee surgery on running back Tim Hightower, according to a report from The Washington Post.
The global spine surgery market is expected to reach $9.3 billion by 2017, driven by an increase in patients with chronic back pain and awareness of surgical treatment, according to a report from Global Industry Analysts.
Knute Buehler, MD, orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oregon, recently announced he will run for Oregon secretary of state, according to a report from The News-Review.
Hospital for Surgery in New York City has received the Gold Award for Best Mobile Communications from the Healthcare Leadership Awards at the Healthcare Internet Conference for its mobile app, according to a Norwalk Plus news report.
A new study found regular aerobic exercise decreased activity in memory and pain control areas of the brain in fibromyalgia patients, according to a WebMD report.
Seth A. Berkowitz, MD, and Mitchell H. Katz, MD, call for researching alternative ways to treat pain instead of pharmacotherapy, according to an editorial in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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A stolen computer contained information on roughly 4.2 million Sutter Health patients, according to a health system news release.