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Nevro in Menlo Park, Calif., a medical device company, has announced the issuance of four additional key patents related to the company's Senza(R) system and High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation therapy.

Myoscience in Redwood City, Calif., a medical device company, announced that the newest generation of its patented device technology has received FDA clearance for the treatment of pain.   

Neal ElAttrache, MD, team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently performed elbow surgery on Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Elbert, according to a Daily Bulletin report.

The Tennessee Athletic Trainer's Society recently honored Chris Klenck, MD, as the Sports Medicine Person of the Year, according to a local WBIR report.

Chandler, Ariz.-based Sports Medicine Express, which was co-founded by Matthew Shores, MD, is being acquired by FastMed Urgent Care, according to an East Valley Tribune report.

Thomas Byrd, MD, performed hip surgery on Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

Orthopedic surgeon Glen Ross, MD, has relocated his Boston office to the New Balance Complex in Brighton's Landing, Mass.

Procedural coding errors can lead to lost revenue or unintentional upcoding at ambulatory surgery centers.

The healthcare industry continues to experience a barrage of new regulatory requirements, and the widespread adoption of mobile technology is adding fuel to the fire. As hospitals and other healthcare enterprises adopt mobile solutions, the Bring Your Own Device trend…

New York Pain Consultants, a pain management center, has seen a 20 percent increase in patients per week since Hurricane Sandy, according to Luis M. Fandos, co-founder of the center.