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Stem cell research is slowly but surely gaining traction in the orthopedic community. Joseph Purita, MD, medical director of The Institute of Regenerative & Molecular Orthopedics in Boca Raton, Fla. and medical director of StemMD, began research in stem cell…

Lewis Yocum, MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, died at age 65 of liver cancer, according to a report by The Sacramento Bee. 

At the 11th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, Marcia A. Friesen, RN, BS, HIA, MHP, FAIHQ, FACHE, will give a presentation titled "Designing and Implementing High Performing Orthopedic Centers of Excellence."

AmkaiSolutions has passed a recent Office of the National Coordinator mandated random audit of Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria.

Walnut Creek, Calif.-based John Muir Health announced that it has reduced postoperative complications for nearly 700 total knee replacement and total hip replacement patients by an average of 32 percent.

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons named William Stanfield, MD, as fellow, according to report by The Morning Journal.

A study has found that about one-third of pain management-related applications were created without any obvious input from a healthcare professional, according to an American Medical News report.

ID Experts, a provider of comprehensive data breach solutions, released a list of the top ten hidden vulnerabilities that can cause data breaches. Of these, seven are relevant for healthcare organizations:

Michael Star, MD, of Santa Rosa Orthopaedics, is opening a SRO satellite office in Sonoma, Calif., to offer Sonoma patients conveniently located care.  

Ed Khalfayan, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, recently performed surgery on Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy, according to a Seahawks.com report.