GLG News by Orthopedic Surgeons (US)

The new acquisition will expand the market share of Medtronic Kyphon products will fit very well in the lineup from Medtronic and will fill the gaps that allowed Kyphon to grow so rapidly and consistently

Most cartilage repair techniques must take into account the age and biology of the area being treated.  We all know that the aging process significantly decreases the healing potential of most collagen based procedures, whether that be skin, tendon, ligament, cartilage or bone. The myriad of techniques...

-In the right setting, this device could become part of the standard of care of acute ischemic stroke.  The adoption of this technology, however, will likely be slow.

-More physicians will opt out of the program resulting in REAL access issues to the patients on Medicare -Physicians will be reluctant to perform certain high-risk procedures on Medicare patients -Private insurers typically follow suit when CMS reduces their reimbursement.  The overall effect will...

-The rise in orthopedic procedures is likely to continue to rise -New innovations in medical devices will likely mirror the rising demand for minimally-invasive surgery -The challenges faced by CMS will intensify as the demand for surgical procedures rises in the elderly population

-the Prestige disc, and later the Bryan disc, are likely to have much more success than the lumbar discs -The surgical community was eagerly awaiting this approval.  There is significant patient demand for this technology -Medtronic has traditionally had very good success with CMS negotiations,...

-Medtronic is likely to see excellent sales of its cervical disc replacement products -The data on the Bryan disc is strong, and FDA will likely grant approval shortly -Medtronic has come to market with the first FDA approved cervical disc replacement, and the surgical community is eager to incorporate...

This technology may allow physicians to diagnose brain atrophy and dementia in its early stages, but the specificity of the diagnosis is still unproven.  This shortcoming will make it very difficult to make any advances in treating Alzheimer's based on findings from this imaging...

Advertising directly to the end users of medical devices and pharmaceuticals is effective in increasing awareness and demand for these products.  Look at Viagra/Cialis for erectile dysfuction, Ambien/Lunesta for sleep, and even Celebrex for osteoarhtritis.  Ad campaigns are successful because...

The introduction of this technology is a major step for Siemens ahead of its rivals.  This technology is likely to have wide applications in the fields of stroke, oncology, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and other neurological research.  MRI PET combines functional imaging with anatomical...