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Study Group: Physicians who Implant Collamend for Hernia Repair (US)

Council Members in this Study Group: 19

This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.

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Keith Allen, Director, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Research, Mid America Heart & Lung Surgeons, PCKeith Allen

Director, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Research
Mid America Heart & Lung Surgeons, PC
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Keith Allen, MD, is a Director of Cardiothoracic-Vascular Surgery Research at the Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. He is board certified in Thoracic, Vascular, and General Surgery. Dr. Allen maintains an active clinical research department...

Howard Beaton

Associate Professor of Surgery
Mount Sinai Medical Center (NY)
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Howard Beaton, MD, is an Attending Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Previously, he was the Chairman of Surgery at North General and NYU Downtown Hospitals. Dr. Beaton has over 25 years of experience...

Elliot Goodman, Chief of Bariatric Surgery, BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER (INC)Elliot Goodman

Chief of Bariatric Surgery
BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER (INC)
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Elliot Goodman, MD, is Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. His main clinical interest is bariatric surgery. His research interests include...

John Spurlock, Medical Director, Continence Management Institute of the LeHigh ValleyJohn Spurlock

Medical Director
Continence Management Institute of the LeHigh Valley
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John Spurlock, MD, is Medical Director of the Continence Management Institute of the Lehigh Valley. Dr. Spurlock has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of female urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction. His areas of...

Robert Gorman, Associate Professor , University of Pennsylvania - CCRobert Gorman

Associate Professor
University of Pennsylvania - CC
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Robert Gorman, MD, is an Associate Professor and Director of Cardiac Surgical Research at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with clinical interests in adult cardiac surgery with a particular emphasis in valvular...

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FDA approval of strattera in kids should be good news for Lilly

May 13, 2008

FDA Approves Strattera® for Maintenance of ADHD in Children and Adolescents | newsroom.lilly.com

1. Lilly should be pleased with approval of Strattera in children and adolescents 2. Strattera is the superior agent for ADHD 3. approval should boost Liily sales

bribes and bad apples

March 25, 2008

New Focus of Inquiry Into Bribes: Doctors | www.nytimes.com

1. Do doctors accept bribes? 2. Would a bribe affect a doctors usage of a product 3. Is there a need for a greater crack down on bribes?

Overworked Interns, "Holy Grays Anatomy!"

June 25, 2007

Overworked Medical Interns a Danger to Patients | www.forbes.com

1. overworked interns are the result of service versus education 2. Hour's of work limitations need to be expanded.

PercSys Accordion(R) Stone Management Device is more effective

June 25, 2007

New PercSys Accordion(R) Stone Management Device Facilitates Endoscopic Lithotripsy Procedures | www.medicalnewstoday.com

1.PercSys Accordion(R) Stone Management Device is more effective than present devices. 2.  PercSys Accordion(R) Stone Management Device should improve sales at Percutaneous Systems, Inc

depression + diabetes = death!

March 16, 2007

Together Diabetes And Depression Increase Risk To Heart Patients | www.medicalnewstoday.com

1. Diabetes and depression increases risk of heart disease
2. This study will lead to greater prescribing of anti depression medication to diabetics.
3. Depressed diabetics may lack motivation to control diabetes

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
  • Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
  • Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
  • Facility, Non-Academic/Community Hospital
  • Government/Military Hospital or Clinic
  • Facility, Government/Public Hospital

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Physician - Attending Physician
  • Physician - Director
  • Physician - Division Head
  • Owner
  • Partner
  • Vice President