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1. Dr. Robert Huang treating patients at Sacred Heart's Pediatric Care Center: 5 notes
Written by Megan Wood | Friday, 13 October 2017 16:43
Robert Huang, MD, joined Sacred Heart's Pediatric Care Center at Gulf Breeze (Fla.), according to Santa Rosa's Press Gazette.
2. Major perioperative complications put spine patients at risk for future issues, but patient reported outcomes don't show it — 5 key findings
Written by Laura Dyrda | Friday, 13 October 2017 13:33
A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines patient reported outcomes and the impact of major complications.
3. Aetna updates laminotomy/laminectomy payment policy; considers additional edits
Written by Laura Dyrda | Friday, 13 October 2017 13:29
Aetna issued a coverage policy update for laminotomy with arthrodesis procedures and continues to consider additional edits for upcoming policy revision, according to a letter from North American Spine Society President F. Todd Wetzel, MD.
4. Dr. Israel Chambi honored as 2017 Top Doctor: 5 highlights
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 12 October 2017 19:35
Israel P. Chambi, MD, has been named a 2017 Top Doctor in Santa Ana, Calif.
5. Dr. Robert Watkins to perform spine surgery on Bengals' Tyler Eifert: 4 things to know
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 12 October 2017 19:33
Robert Watkins, MD, will perform spine surgery on Cincinnati Bengals' player Tyler Eifert, according to Cincinnati.com.
6. 2 spine surgeons on the mentors who inspired them
Written by Anuja Vaidya | Thursday, 12 October 2017 16:46
Two spine surgeons discuss the clinicians they look up to in their professional lives.
7. 8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 12, 2017
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 12 October 2017 16:33
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 12, 2017.
8. ORHub names Dr. Vikram Udani to advisory board — 5 notes
Written by Megan Wood | Wednesday, 11 October 2017 16:28
ORHub added neurosurgeon Vikram Udani, MD, to its advisory board.
9. 5 key findings on cost, length of stay for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing cervical spinal fusion
Written by Laura Dyrda | Wednesday, 11 October 2017 11:28
A new study published in Spine examines the outcomes and length of stay for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing cervical spinal fusion.
10. 'A Call for Change' campaign addresses greatest pain management issues — 5 takeaways
Written by Megan Wood | Tuesday, 10 October 2017 18:29
A new campaign, "A Call for a Change," is committed to sparking the conversation of pain management options and accessibility.
11. 4 key notes on factors affecting where spinal fusion patients are discharged
Written by Laura Dyrda | Tuesday, 10 October 2017 13:08
A new study published in Spine examines the factors related to where a patient is discharged after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
12. Dr. Todd Lanman highlights Prestige LP on CBS' 'The Doctors'— 7 highlights
Written by Megan Wood | Monday, 09 October 2017 17:32
CBS' "The Doctors" featured Todd Lanman, MD, of Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery.
13. How weight-bearing MRIs impact patient experience
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Monday, 09 October 2017 17:22
As minimally and noninvasive clinical options continue to rise, spinal specialists are seeking innovative procedural alternatives to improve patient experience and diagnostic accuracy.
14. Drs. Ali Rezai, Marco Rodriguez & more: 5 spine, neurosurgeons making headlines
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Friday, 06 October 2017 20:27
Here are five spine and neurosurgeons making headlines.
15. ORHub appoints Dr. Choll Kim to its advisory board: 4 things to know
Written by Mackenzie Garrity | Friday, 06 October 2017 17:36
ORHub appointed Choll Kim, MD, of the Spine Institute of San Diego, to its advisory board.
16. A new method to predict return-to-work after lumbar spine surgery — 5 key notes
Written by Laura Dyrda | Friday, 06 October 2017 11:26
A new study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine examines the return-to-work rate after elective lumbar spine surgery for degenerative disc disease.
Here are 10 spine surgeons to know.
18. Dr. Gary Michelson's Michelson IP program extends to community colleges: 6 takeaways
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 05 October 2017 19:17
The Michelson 20MM Foundation and The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship have entered a partnership.
19. 2 studies highlight negative effects of backpack use's negative effect on adolescents: 5 insights
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 05 October 2017 19:13
Two studies are highlighting the negative impacts of backpack on children.
20. 8 things for spine surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 5, 2017
Written by Megan Wood | Thursday, 05 October 2017 14:23
Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Oct. 5, 2017.