By Jeanne Whalen Medtronic PLC reported a net loss of $1 million in its first combined quarter with Covidien, largely related to $ 880 million in charges for the Covidien acquisition and a $329 million expense from the resolution of
By Jeanne Whalen Medtronic PLC reported a net loss of $1 million in its first combined quarter with Covidien, largely related to $ 880 million in charges for the Covidien acquisition and a $329 million expense from the resolution of
By Lecia Bushak According to a new report out of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare’s mental health spending is up, based on 2013 data. Medicare spending on psychiatry has risen 9.3 percent to $853 million; other areas that
Warsaw, Indiana, June 1, 2015 – OrthoPediatrics Corp. announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the ResponseTM Spine System. This system is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation (pedicle screw fixation T1-S2/ilium and
By Laura Dyrda A new study focused on spinal cord injury examines whether the reason for lawsuits impacts the final outcome. The study was published in Spine. The study authors queried “VerdictSearch” for spinal cord injury cases between 2000 and 2010. They categorized
Wall Street analysts expect CONMED Corporation (NASDAQ:CNMD) to report earnings per share of $0.43 for the current fiscal quarter. This number is based on the average estimate of the sell-side research firms that cover the stock. CONMED Corporation (NA…
Atlantic Spine Center, a nationally recognized leader in minimally invasive spine surgery with three locations in New Jersey, announces the opening of a new office in New York City. The new facility is at 1045 Park Avenue (at East 86th
By Monica Jaramillo Patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty with the use of platelet-rich plasma did not experience less blood loss or a shorter hospital stay compared with control patients, according to study results. Researchers prospectively …
DePuy Orthopaedics recently voluntarily issued a field safety notice for its LCS Complete RPS Knee System due to the potential occurrence of pain when the native patella is not resurfaced. DePuy was recently notified by Australia’s regulatory authority, the Therapeutic
By Linda Hughes If you ask a patient with progressive multiple sclerosis to define her condition, she may say that she because of multiple sclerosis she has lost her independence, can’t work, and is getting worse. A radiologist would see: