GLG News by Physicians who Perform Procedures Using Vacuum-Assisted Closure from Kinetic Concepts

This report notes the agreement between Bayer and Nektar for the further development and commercialization of inh amikacin for gram neg pneumonia. Recent presentations of their phase 2 randomized  studies looked at this product in addition to iv antibiotics for vent pneumonia with gram neg bacteria,...

Siemens, a German company, known for medical diagnostic equipment such as imaging devices is acquiring Dade-Behring to expand its portfolio into the clinical lab science diagnostic area. As predicted in a post I did on February 28, we will be seeing more "fully diagnostic" companies combining the...

Lasers are better than they were 10 years ago.  Especially for vascular lesions; however, they are not all purpose machines that can do everything, as evidenced by new ones every year.

Mini clinics will continue to operate in retail establishments for the forseeable future.  They have raised several concerns, so the company that addresses these concerns while providing the convenience will be rewarded with above average market share.

Fractures of the upper end of the femur are daily challenge in orthopaedic and trauma surgery in the States, and in Europe. As much as 200000 patients suffer from intretrochanteric fractures, describing a specific site of the upper femur, alone. Thus it is a very relevant challenge in trauma surgery....

reality is that as costs rise and payers continue to cut it is time to say yes we accept you insurance but here is the differnce you will be required to pay. This can be documented for medicare on an advanced beneficiary notice and the upcharge must be resonable for the service provided.

Articular cartilage injury is a relevant problem in orthopaedic surgery as especially younger people have sports injuries. Articular cartilage injury is followed by a long history of joint problems most probably ending in arthritis of the envolved joint, most often the knee joint. The repair...

Having used the VAPR S90 Radiofrequency Electrode especially in subacromial decompression surgery, that means widening of space in part of the shoulder joint, I feel, the VAPR S50 may be an improvement. Especially in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, the anatomic space is tight. The better the instruments...

Private physicians and providers have been very slow in acitvating EHR's. Many state that due to reimbursement cuts the cost of establishing in house data base's for their records is not cost effective. Most providers have billing systems in place yet these data base providers have not stepped...

Articular cartilage injury is common, and it is common especially in younger, sports active people. Articular cartilage injury is followed by a long history of joint problems most probably ending in arthritis of the envolved joint, most often the knee joint. The repair of articular cartilage defects...