Spine

Fremont, Calif.-based Asterias Biotherapeutics has provided an optimistic update on its ongoing SCiStar clinical trial, according to Yahoo Finance. Asterias reported that the trial's success and the company's general financial achievements in 2016 will increase its ability to develop more…

Here are four spine surgeons who were in the news this past week.

More than a year ago, Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pa., launched a unique program in healthcare: refunds for patients dissatisfied with their care. What began as a pilot program in spine and bariatric surgeries has since spread to all…

A new study published in Spine examines the hospital length of stay for lumbar spinal fusion patients.

Samuel E. Epstein, DO, has been in practice for over three decades.

Four spine surgeons weigh in on the pros and cons of mega-mergers within the payer industry.

These spine surgeons tried to be above the law, committing fraudulent acts and endangering patients.

University College London has reported that George Raisman, PhD, famous for his role in helping a paralyzed man regain the ability to walk, has passed away.

The first neurosurgeon to serve the Cape Girardeau, Mo., community, Dr. Yong Kie Kim died at the age of 81 on Jan. 28, 2017, according to a Southeast Missourian article.

Here are eight things for spinal surgeons to know for Feb. 2, 2017.