Dentistry

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reinforces Importance of Physician Training and Credentials to Protect Patients

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Arlington Heights, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, is reiterating its dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and ethical practices after a Los Angeles Times article originally published March 31, "She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West.'"

Key Points: 
  • The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is committed to educating people on the importance of choosing board-certified plastic surgeons for cosmetic procedures.
  • ASPS commits significant resources to educating the public on the importance of selecting board-certified plastic surgeons.
  • Choosing an ASPS Member Surgeon helps patients select qualified, highly trained plastic surgeons committed to patient safety.
  • Patients should ask these critical questions of any surgeon before undergoing a cosmetic procedure:
    -Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

The Aesthetic Society Urges Immediate Action: Stronger Regulations of Outpatient Aesthetic Surgery in California and Across the United States

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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This article explores an alarming lack of regulation for physicians performing outpatient aesthetic surgeries in California.

Key Points: 
  • This article explores an alarming lack of regulation for physicians performing outpatient aesthetic surgeries in California.
  • Dr. Melinda Haws, President of The Aesthetic Society, emphasized the importance of patient safety and the need for stringent regulations in aesthetic medicine.
  • All members of The Aesthetic Society and The California Society of Plastic Surgeons are ABPS board-certified.
  • As a professional body, The Aesthetic Society is dedicated to advocating for patient safety and upholding the highest standards of care in the field of aesthetic surgery.

Portable Microfluidic Biofluid Analyzer Patents Available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market® Platform

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, announces the auction of a Portable Microfluidic Biofluid Analyzer Patents, available as Lot 187, on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market® platform.

Key Points: 
  • Held, announces the auction of a Portable Microfluidic Biofluid Analyzer via the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market® platform, supporting patent brokerage, patent auctions and patent transactions.
  • CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S.
  • Held, announces the auction of a Portable Microfluidic Biofluid Analyzer Patents, available as Lot 187 , on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market® platform.
  • To request bidder credentials or to receive further information on this portfolio available on the Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market® platform, contact Layna Guo at [email protected] or +1 312 327 8179.

Eledon Pharmaceuticals Announces Use of Tegoprubart in First-ever Transplant of Genetically Modified Kidney from a Pig to a Human

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eledon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Eledon”) (NASDAQ: ELDN) today announced that tegoprubart, the company’s investigational anti-CD40L antibody, was used as a component of the immunosuppressive treatment regimen following the first-ever transplant of a kidney from a genetically modified pig to a human. The procedure was completed on March 16, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital on a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease.

Key Points: 
  • The procedure was completed on March 16, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital on a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease.
  • “Eledon has now participated in both heart and kidney xenotransplant procedures, further demonstrating tegoprubart’s broad potential in transplant.
  • Tegoprubart has been observed to be safe and well-tolerated in multiple studies and in multiple indications, including for the prevention of rejection following kidney transplantation.
  • In parallel, Eledon is running two global clinical studies evaluating tegoprubart for the prevention of organ rejection in persons receiving a de novo kidney transplant.

A-GAME Announces Appointment of Thomas Bond, MD, MS as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. (“A-GAME”), creator of the “ultimate” hydration beverage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Bond as Chief Medical Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. (“A-GAME”), creator of the “ultimate” hydration beverage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Bond as Chief Medical Officer.
  • Bond will act as the first Chief Medical Officer for A-GAME Beverages and bring years and valuable experience of both clinical and sideline expertise in the field of Sports Medicine.
  • Dr.
  • Bond was recruited to LSU Medical Center in New Orleans as the Chief of Sports Medicine.

CMR Surgical announces over 20,000 surgical cases completed using Versius

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.

Key Points: 
  • CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.
  • The Versius Surgical Robotic System is a small, modular and versatile surgical robot used for soft tissue surgery.
  • Over 75% of hospitals who have adopted Versius are using the system across two or more surgical specialties, leading to some hospitals around the world purchasing more than one system.
  • Through the Versius Connect app, Versius Trainer and CMR clinical registry, Versius unleashes a wealth of insights to ultimately improve surgical care.

CMR Surgical announces over 20,000 surgical cases completed using Versius

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.

Key Points: 
  • CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that over 20,000 Versius surgical cases have now been completed as the Company works with hospitals and surgeons around the world to bring minimal access surgery to everyone who needs it.
  • The Versius Surgical Robotic System is a small, modular and versatile surgical robot used for soft tissue surgery.
  • Over 75% of hospitals who have adopted Versius are using the system across two or more surgical specialties, leading to some hospitals around the world purchasing more than one system.
  • Through the Versius Connect app, Versius Trainer and CMR clinical registry, Versius unleashes a wealth of insights to ultimately improve surgical care.

U.S. Oral Surgery Management Enters Maryland, Adds Five New Partner Practices in Five States

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) is finishing out Q1 2024 strong with the announcement of five new partner practices, including one in Maryland, USOSM’s first partner practice in that state.

Key Points: 
  • Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) is finishing out Q1 2024 strong with the announcement of five new partner practices, including one in Maryland, USOSM’s first partner practice in that state.
  • The new partners are Howard County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Maryland, Blue Ridge Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Virginia, Collier Oral Surgery & Implant Center in Florida, Colorado Regional Oral Surgery in Colorado and The Pogue Center in Arizona.
  • With the new additions, USOSM now has more than 230 surgeon partners across 27 states.
  • “Last year was one of great growth for us, and we’re excited to continue that momentum with the addition of five new partner practices in five states.

The DDS Foundation Announces 20th Anniversary of the DDS Specification

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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BOSTON, MA, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the DDS Foundation announced the 20th anniversary of the Data Distribution Service™ (DDS™) Specification .

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, MA, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the DDS Foundation announced the 20th anniversary of the Data Distribution Service™ (DDS™) Specification .
  • “Prior to the adoption of the DDS specification, there were two commercially available middleware products that used publish/subscribe communication,” said Nick Stavros, VP of Technology for the DDS Foundation.
  • The DDS Foundation is hosting a year-long celebration of the DDS Specification, with monthly webinars and other events.
  • On March 20th, OMG will celebrate the DDS 20th anniversary at its member meeting in Reston VA, with a panel discussion entitled the Past, Present and Future of DDS .

Intuitive Announces FDA Clearance of Fifth-Generation Robotic System, da Vinci 5

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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“We are pleased to receive FDA clearance for our fifth-generation robotic system, da Vinci 5,” said Gary Guthart, CEO.

Key Points: 
  • “We are pleased to receive FDA clearance for our fifth-generation robotic system, da Vinci 5,” said Gary Guthart, CEO.
  • Expanded computing power and advanced data capabilities: Da Vinci 5 has more than 10,000 times the computing power of da Vinci Xi.
  • Da Vinci 5 will initially be available to a small number of customers in the U.S. who collaborated with Intuitive during the development period and those with mature robotic surgery programs.
  • “We intend to launch da Vinci 5 more broadly in the U.S. and globally after we learn from and work with an initial smaller number of customers directly.”
    Da Vinci 5 is the latest addition to the da Vinci family, which includes multiport systems da Vinci X and da Vinci Xi, and the single-port system da Vinci SP.