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RSB Spine signs master distribution agreement with Paradigm BioDevices

RSB Spine, LLC, today announced that it has signed an exclusive master distribution agreement with Paradigm BioDevices, Inc. for the U.S. market. Paradigm BioDevices was instrumental in developing the Stand Alone 360 market for ZERO-Profile(SM) ALIF implants, which is one of the fastest growing segments in the spine market.

1 Oct 2009

iTech Medical provides update on MPR system

iTech Medical, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IMSU; FWB: 0IM), a medical information technology company, today provided an update on the Company's clinical and regulatory plans for its proprietary Muscle Pattern Recognition (MPR) System.

1 Oct 2009

Six Indiana and Alabama hospitals settle whistleblower lawsuit

Three hospitals in Indiana and three hospitals in Alabama have agreed to pay the federal government a total of $8.3 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit that alleged the hospitals deliberately overcharged Medicare for routine, minimally-invasive back surgery.

1 Oct 2009

Progressive infantile scoliosis responds well to a series of casts: Study

When parents are told their babies' scoliosis needs treatment, they often try bracing first. If that fails, they need surgery to place metal rods in their backs with spinal fusion later on. These children face the risk of complications from the surgery and their backs and chests may be stiff for life.

1 Oct 2009

Treatment of gestational diabetes benefits both infant and mother

A National Institutes of Health network study provided the first conclusive evidence that treating pregnant women who have even the mildest form of gestational diabetes can reduce the risk of common birth complications among infants, as well as blood pressure disorders among mothers.

1 Oct 2009

Stellartech and Orthomems to design and develop external reader device

Stellartech, a world leader in the design, development and contract manufacture of sophisticated medical systems, and OrthoMEMS, a medical device company focused on biomedical applications of patented MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) and wireless technology from Cleveland Clinic, today announced a strategic alliance that is set to deliver a groundbreaking, commercial reader for wireless communication with a miniature implanted sensor in the spine.

1 Oct 2009

Axiomed Spine Corporation receives Ferchill Partner Award for its medical innovation

At the 6th Annual Cleveland Clinic Innovator Awards dinner, AxioMed Spine Corporation (www.axiomed.com) was awarded the Ferchill Partner Award for the company’s medical innovation and economic impact on the community. The Cleveland Clinic and AxioMed Spine Corporation collaborated on the development of the Freedom® Lumbar Disc for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.

1 Oct 2009

Asia Pacific spinal nonfusion market to increase at compound annual growth rate by 2013

According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, the spinal nonfusion market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of almost 17% through 2013.

1 Oct 2009

St. Mary Medical Center offers Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery treatment to fight cancer

For patients diagnosed with a brain tumor, St. Mary Medical Center is among the first in the region to offer Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) as a breakthrough treatment to fight cancer. Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a one-time application of a large-dose radiation precisely targeting a tumor.

1 Oct 2009

Scient’x launches its Isobar Evolution Dynamic Rod for treating lower lumbar spine pathologies

Scient’x Groupe S.A.S. (Scient’x) announces its focus on offering Dynamic Solutions for the spine. This corporate strategy positions Scient’x to be the worldwide leader in providing Dynamic Solutions for both non-fusion and fusion procedures.

29 Sep 2009

Researchers to use Intravenous Immune Globulin for slowing AD progression

Researchers from the Memory and Cognition Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center will begin testing an intriguing new approach to slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) using Intravenous Immune Globulin (IGIV), also known as gammaglobulin.

25 Sep 2009

Versa Card opens the first spine treatment center in Houston

Versa Card, Inc., doing business as "Spine Pain Management, Inc." (the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the first spine treatment center has opened in Houston, Texas.

25 Sep 2009

Axial Biotech's SCOLISCORE AIS Prognostic Test now available in the U.S.

Axial Biotech, Inc., a company personalizing spine care through the development of molecular diagnostics, announced today that its SCOLISCORE(TM) AIS Prognostic Test is now being made available to spine specialists in the United States. SCOLISCORE is a saliva-based genetic test designed to predict the risk of progression of scoliosis, an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

24 Sep 2009

Applied Spine Technologies’ new corporate headquarters in Connecticut

Applied Spine Technologies Inc. (www.appliedspine.com), a medical device company focused on motion preservation of the lumbar spine, announced today their plans to relocate the company to Rocky Hill, Connecticut and close their New Haven office.

23 Sep 2009

KYPHON Cement Delivery System from Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today announced the full U.S. launch of the KYPHON Cement Delivery System (CDS), adding an innovative bone cement delivery option to its extensive KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty product portfolio for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures (VCFs).

22 Sep 2009

HIV mutates itself to escape antibodies

A study of how HIV mutates in response to immune system pressure by Emory Vaccine Center researchers shows that the virus can take several escape routes, not one preferred route.

21 Sep 2009

Biomaterial gel for treating spinal cord injury

Research led by a scientist at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has shown injecting biomaterial gel into a spinal cord injury site provides significantly improved healing.

18 Sep 2009

CHUM installs CyberKnife system for effective cancer treatment in Canada

Accuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery today announced that Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM) has installed a CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System at Hopital Notre-Dame du CHUM, in Montreal, Canada.

17 Sep 2009

SI-BONE's summit to develop clinical diagnostic process for SI Joint pathology identification

SI-BONE, Inc. a San Francisco Bay-area, medical device company, announced the first ever meeting of thought leading spine surgeons to review data and develop a clinical diagnostic process for identification of SI Joint pathology, a frequent cause of low back pain.

17 Sep 2009

Mortality index can be misleading in major specialties

A key statistic that consumer groups and the media often use when compiling hospital report cards and national rankings can be misleading, researchers report in a new study.

15 Sep 2009