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Erie County Medical Center to implement Allscripts EHR

Allscripts announced today that Erie County Medical Center Corporation, a 550-bed academic medical center in Buffalo, has selected the Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) for 100 of its physicians to enhance the quality of patient care, improve physician and patient communications, and better manage the cost of care delivery in 24 outpatient clinics.

19 Jul 2010

Johns Hopkins Hospital takes top spot in annual rankings of American hospitals for 20th year in a row

Once more — and for the 20th year in a row — The Johns Hopkins Hospital has taken the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of American hospitals, placing first in five medical specialties and in the top five in 10 others.

16 Jul 2010

Twin Cities Orthopedics opens new medical facility to help orthopedic patients

To help orthopedic patients receive a full range of care under one roof, Twin Cities Orthopedics today is opening a new state-of-the-art medical facility in Edina.

16 Jul 2010

VCU Medical Center ranked in 2010-2011 Best Hospitals

The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center on Thursday was ranked in the 2010-2011 Best Hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report, making it one of 152 medical centers nationwide selected out of nearly 2,000 eligible institutions.

16 Jul 2010

Hospital for Special Surgery named top hospital for orthopedics

Hospital for Special Surgery has been named the top hospital in the nation for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in its 2010 "America's Best Hospitals" issue. Once again the hospital ranked as a leader in rheumatology at number 3 in the nation. In addition, neurology was ranked at number 16.

15 Jul 2010

Mylan to acquire Bioniche Pharma for $550M

Mylan Inc. today announced plans to acquire Bioniche Pharma Holdings Limited, a privately held, global injectable pharmaceutical company for $550 million in cash. Bioniche Pharma will provide Mylan not only an immediate entry into the North American injectables market but also a platform for future growth opportunities. This transaction is expected to be accretive to Mylan's earnings in year one, without accounting for any operational or other synergies.

15 Jul 2010

U-M Hospitals and Health Centers ranked 14th among America's best hospitals

The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers have been ranked among the country's best hospitals, placing 14th overall for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report magazine. This year, U-M was ranked in every specialty and those rankings went up in 11 of the 16 specialties.

15 Jul 2010

HHS grants seek to encourage health care workforce diversity

The Washington Post: "It is a sign of the economic times: Nursing students at Howard University work part-time jobs and still cannot keep up with tuition. … At the start of the month, the game changed. Howard received $1.5 million from the Obama administration to train student nurses and others in sciences such as radiology and occupational therapy.

14 Jul 2010

Pioneer Surgical Technology expands Biologics Product Specialist program

Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. recently expanded its Biologics Product Specialist program to provide sales and technical biologic expertise to support their growing line of products that address bone and soft tissue repair.

9 Jul 2010

Two-day international Osteoarthritis Summit to be held in June 2011

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) plans to host a two-day international Osteoarthritis Summit in June 2011. The Hospital, internationally recognized for its leadership in the fields of orthopedics and rheumatology, will bring together, for the first time, a truly comprehensive multidisciplinary group of world renowned scientists, thought-leaders and industry representatives from the United States, Canada, and Europe, to discuss all aspects of OA and develop a consensus document on future directions for OA research, prevention and treatment.

3 Jul 2010

Advancements in total hip replacement procedure make young patients opt for surgery

Traditionally, total hip replacement surgery was performed on the elderly, but these days, advancements in the procedure have patients opting for the surgery much earlier in life.

1 Jul 2010

Health experts to discuss OA prevention and treatment strategies at international Arthritis Summit

Hospital for Special Surgery plans to host a two-day international Osteoarthritis Summit in June 2011.

30 Jun 2010

Hospital for Special Surgery announces receipt of $5M commitment from CA Technologies

Hospital for Special Surgery announced the receipt of a $5 million commitment from CA Technologies, an IT management software and solutions company, at its 27th Annual Tribute Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria on June 21, 2010.

28 Jun 2010

First implantation of PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty performed outside US in Australia

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc., a market leader in PyroCarbon orthopedic implants, announces the first implantation of the PyroTITAN™ Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty outside the United States. The PyroTITAN was implanted last month in Brisbane, Australia in a 46-year-old patient who reported "immediate pain relief" within 24 hours of surgery. The PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing implant is the first commercially-available shoulder arthroplasty prosthesis made of PyroCarbon in the world.

17 Jun 2010

Scientist succeeds in producing replica of human collagen from tobacco plants

A scientist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment has succeeded in producing a replica of human collagen from tobacco plants - an achievement with tremendous commercial implications for use in a variety of human medical procedures.

11 Jun 2010

APTA accredits Fox Rehabilitation to offer post-graduate residency training program in geriatrics

The American Physical Therapy Association has accredited Fox Rehabilitation to offer a new, post-graduate residency training program exclusively in geriatrics. Fox Rehabilitation is the only private physical therapy practice in the nation to receive this prestigious designation.

11 Jun 2010

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital recognized as leader in all 10 clinical specialties

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the only tri-state-area hospital listed on the 2010 U.S.News & World Report "America's Best Children's Hospitals" "Honor Roll" and one of only eight children's hospitals in the nation to be ranked in all 10 clinical specialties. NewYork-Presbyterian provides children's health services at two major centers: NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and the Phyllis and David Komansky Center for Children's Health.

5 Jun 2010

Synovis Life Technologies' second-quarter 2010 net revenue up 19%

Synovis Life Technologies, Inc., today reported record revenue for the second quarter ended April 30, 2010.

26 May 2010

NeuroMetrix first-quarter total revenues decrease to $3.7 million

NeuroMetrix, Inc., a health care company transforming patient care through neurotechnology, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

11 May 2010

MMI-USA expands worldwide patent, trademark programs

MMI-USA, a subsidiary of Memometal Technologies S.A., France, a global leader in the manufacture and development of extremity orthopedics, announced today the expansion of its U.S. and worldwide patent and trademark programs. Memometal recognizes the value of its intellectual property and is committed to protecting its products through aggressive procurement and enforcement of patent and trademark rights.

7 May 2010