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Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, Now Offers High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Patients with Essential Tremor
“We are pleased to be able to offer HIFU treatment at Marcus Neuroscience Institute and help those dealing with essential tremor, which may have impacted their routines and daily activities,” said Timothy Miller, M.D., neurosurgeon and director of functional neurosurgery at Marcus Neuroscience Institute. “By having the ability to now target and treat specific areas of the brain with precision, we can improve the quality of life for so many in our community, allowing them to regain control and confidence in their lives.”
Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas Partners with Pediatric Acute Care Associates to Improve Continuity of Care
"We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Papo and Pediatric Acute Care Associates of North Texas to provide a more seamless transition from intensive to transitional care," said Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas CEO Roger Caron. "Dr. Papo and her team have a proven track record of providing exceptional care for medically complex patients. Together, we can ensure they experience a smooth transition from critical care to lower acuity levels of treatment and rehabilitation."
Providence St Joseph Hospital Performs World’s First Spine Surgery Using eCential Robotics’ Open Spine Robot, with Spineart Compatible Implants
“In our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in patient care, we were eager to utilize the solutions provided by Spineart and eCential,” said Erick Westbroek*, M.D., Providence St Joseph spinal surgeon. “The integration of Spineart's advanced implant system with eCential's open robotic platform will enable us to perform minimally invasive surgeries with high predictability, reproducibility and outcomes.”
Delray Medical Center | 1st Hospital in Florida to Use Innovative Treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
“We are proud that Dr. Ricotta, a highly respected member of the Delray Medical Center Medical Staff, was selected to participate in this important clinical trial and we congratulate him on being the first surgeon in Florida to achieve this medical milestone,” said Heather Haverciak, the hospital’s CEO. “If proven safe and effective, this therapy has the potential to profoundly impact patients living with aneurysmal disease.”
Tampa General Hospital Researchers Develop Innovative Device That Expands Access to Heart Transplants
"Our goal is to expand access to world-class care and save more lives," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. "With innovative approaches to transplantation, we can extend the life of critical organs and improve patient outcomes. This grant will advance our research efforts, directly impacting the patients we serve."
Paige Reports 3 UK-Based Hospital Systems Exploring the Power of their AI for Diagnosing Prostate Cancer in Live Clinical Settings
The Paige Prostate Suite is a system of diagnostic AI applications designed to help pathologists detect, grade and measure tumours in prostate biopsies and tissue samples. Pathologists at these three hospital systems are assessing how Paige Prostate Suite impacts their clinical decision-making, pathology service delivery, and use of resources in a real-world setting.
Gwen Stefani Headlined the 19th Annual Feinstein Summer Concert | Raises $3.6M to Support Medical Innovation
Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum-selling global singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani headlined the 19th annual Feinstein Summer Concert, which raised $3.6 million to advance scientific discovery at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.
Northwell Selected by CMS to test Medicare dementia care program
“Northwell and its team of clinicians with expertise in memory evaluation and management are excited to be selected as an established GUIDE Model site,” said Maria Torroella Carney, MD, division chief of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Northwell. “It’s our hope to provide some relief and support to individuals and their loved ones throughout their journey with dementia and as they face other health issues.”
Morton Plant Hospital First in Tampa Bay to Use New Treatment for Restenosis
The new drug-coated balloon, AGENT™ from Boston Scientific, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial use in March. The balloon catheter, the first drug-coated coronary balloon in the United States, reopens the narrowed stent and releases the high concentration of drugs to prevent scar tissue from forming and blocking the artery wall again.