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Misonix signs exclusive distribution agreement with Neurotechnics

Misonix, Inc., a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, has entered into a new, three year, exclusive distribution agreement with Neurotechnics Ltd., based in Banbury, England, for the distribution of the BoneScalpel(TM) Ultrasonic Bone Cutter.

8 Oct 2009

US Spine introduces Phantom Plus Interbody Fusion System

US Spine® is pleased to announce the launch of the Phantom Plus™ Interbody Fusion System. Phantom Plus provides spine surgeons with next generation instrumentation and implants that offer a compliment to US Spine’s posterior fixation systems. Features include tapered leading edges for easy insertion, a higher degree of doming to more closely match endplate anatomy, anti-migration teeth, and advanced instrumentation for multiple insertion techniques.

7 Oct 2009

AAAHC accreditation for Laser Spine Institute Tampa

Laser Spine Institute, leaders in minimally invasive spinal surgery, is pleased to announce the accreditation of LSI Tampa by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

6 Oct 2009

Spinal fusion dynamic stabilization system manufacturers ordered to conduct postmarket surveillance studies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today ordered manufacturers of certain types of pedicle screw systems, called dynamic stabilization systems, to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to collect clinical data on a number of potential safety issues, including fusion rates and frequency of additional surgeries.

6 Oct 2009

$Hip fracture patients more likely to be evaluated for osteoporosis than wrist fracture patients$

Hip fracture patients more likely to be evaluated for osteoporosis than wrist fracture patients

A study published in the October 2009 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggests a disconnect between the way wrist-fracture patients and those with a spine or hip fracture are managed and evaluated. The study, conducted in 2007 among 97 percent of the women in Korea, reviewed the incidence of fractures around the hip, spine, and wrist in female patients age 50 and older and the prescription frequencies of bone density scans for osteoporosis, along with the use of medications for its treatment.

3 Oct 2009

University HealthSystem Consortium awards UH Case Medical Center the 2009 Quality Leadership Award

University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center is one of five academic medical centers in the nation to receive the 2009 Quality Leadership Award from the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC). The prestigious award is given to teaching hospitals that demonstrate excellence in delivering high-quality care, as measured by the UHC Quality and Accountability Study conducted annually since 2005.

3 Oct 2009

Six hospitals to pay $8 million to Medicare to settle allegations of false claims

Six hospitals in Indiana and Alabama have agreed to pay the United States more than $8 million to settle allegations that the health care facilities submitted false claims to Medicare, the Department of Justice announced today.

3 Oct 2009

ETEX' Equivabone receives additional FDA clearance for use in posterolateral spine fusion

ETEX Corporation, an advanced biomaterials company, announced today additional FDA 510(k) cleared indications for EquivaBone®. EquivaBone was the first FDA cleared hard-setting osteoinductive material and is the only osteoinductive bone graft substitute that provides a continuous nanocrystalline calcium phosphate scaffold.

3 Oct 2009

Clinical study results of prostate cancer patients treated with CyberKnife Radiosurgery released

Accuray Incorporated, a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today publication of results from a study of early stage prostate cancer patients treated with CyberKnife Radiosurgery.

1 Oct 2009

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

Spine News and Research

Misonix signs exclusive distribution agreement with Neurotechnics

US Spine introduces Phantom Plus Interbody Fusion System

AAAHC accreditation for Laser Spine Institute Tampa

Spinal fusion dynamic stabilization system manufacturers ordered to conduct postmarket surveillance studies

Hip fracture patients more likely to be evaluated for osteoporosis than wrist fracture patients

University HealthSystem Consortium awards UH Case Medical Center the 2009 Quality Leadership Award

Six hospitals to pay $8 million to Medicare to settle allegations of false claims

ETEX' Equivabone receives additional FDA clearance for use in posterolateral spine fusion

Clinical study results of prostate cancer patients treated with CyberKnife Radiosurgery released

RSB Spine signs master distribution agreement with Paradigm BioDevices

iTech Medical provides update on MPR system

Six Indiana and Alabama hospitals settle whistleblower lawsuit

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

Treatment of gestational diabetes benefits both infant and mother

Stellartech and Orthomems to design and develop external reader device

Axiomed Spine Corporation receives Ferchill Partner Award for its medical innovation

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

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

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

Researchers to use Intravenous Immune Globulin for slowing AD progression

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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