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American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 10th Annual Report

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today. Marking the 10th anniversary edition of the report, the data represents over 3.1 million primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty procedures performed between 2012 and 2022. This is a 23% growth in procedural cases from the prior report.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program , published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today.
  • Marking the 10th anniversary edition of the report, the data represents over 3.1 million primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty procedures performed between 2012 and 2022.
  • The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) , the Academy's hip and knee replacement registry, is the cornerstone of the AAOS's Registry Program, and the world's largest national registry of hip and knee joint replacement data by annual procedural count, with more than 3 million procedures contained within its database.
  • Additional registries include the Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR), the Musculoskeletal Tumor Registry (MsTR), the Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER), and the American Spine Registry (ASR), a collaborative effort between the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the AAOS.

INSIGHTEC ANNOUNCES NEW CATEGORY I CPT® CODE FROM AMA FOR NEURO PROCEDURES USING MR-GUIDED FOCUSED ULTRASOUND

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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HAIFA, Israel and MIAMI, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insightec, a global healthcare company dedicated to using acoustic energy to transform patient care, today announced that the editorial panel of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved their application to establish a new Category (Cat) I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code to facilitate reimbursement for MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) ablation of neurological targets. The Cat I CPT® code will be included in the next CPT® codebook and expected to be effective January 1, 2025.

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  • The Cat I CPT® code will be included in the next CPT® codebook and expected to be effective January 1, 2025.
  • "We've long known that focused ultrasound has a significant and valuable role in treating patients with neurological disorders.
  • "This approval can also lead to expanded access to focused ultrasound for US patients," says Dee Kolanek, vice president of market access and reimbursement for Insightec.
  • Focused ultrasound, which was pioneered by Insightec, is FDA approved to treat essential tremor and Parkinsonian tremor.

Dr. Toba N. Niazi Appointed Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Toba N. Niazi has been appointed Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery for Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute as Director of the hospital's Division of Neurosurgery. She will lead the Brain Institute in collaboration with Dr. Paula Schleifer, Director of the Division of Neurology. 

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Toba N. Niazi has been appointed Chief of the Section of Neurosurgery for Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) and assumes a leadership position within the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute as Director of the hospital's Division of Neurosurgery.
  • She will lead the Brain Institute in collaboration with Dr. Paula Schleifer, Director of the Division of Neurology.
  • "We honor Dr. Ragheb for his years of leadership and contributions to the Brain Institute and welcome Dr. Niazi to her new role.
  • The national accolades earned by the Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute reaffirms that Nicklaus Children's is the hospital where children matter most.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Harshpal Singh, MD, FAANS as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Neurological Field

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harshpal Singh, MD, FAANS is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Neurological Field.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Harshpal Singh, MD, FAANS is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Neurological Field.
  • He completed a residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident.
  • The doctor is also a specialist in spinal fusion; corpectomy; vertebroplasty; kyphoplasty; laminectomy; and difficult revision spinal surgery.
  • Aside from his professional pursuits, the doctor enjoys funding programs that distribute sports equipment to the disadvantaged in Punjab, India.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Phillip A. Villanueva as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Neurosurgery

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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MEADOWBROOK, Pa., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Neurosurgery.

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  • MEADOWBROOK, Pa., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mr. Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Neurosurgery.
  • The doctor has also created a series of public service announcements to increase community awareness of brain trauma outside of his neurology practice.
  • Dr. Villanueva has been recognized for excellence in service many times in his career, including the Best Doctors in America Award in Neurological Surgery (2019-2020).
  • Dr. Villanueva would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors, Hubert Rosomoff, MD; Barth Green, MD; and Bradley Ruben, MD.

Glioma in the 7MM: Insights, Epidemiology and Forecast to 2032 - Promising Advances in Treatment and Challenges in Access and Reimbursement - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The report offers insights into glioma's epidemiology, current treatments, emerging therapies, market dynamics, and challenges related to treatment access and reimbursement.

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  • The report offers insights into glioma's epidemiology, current treatments, emerging therapies, market dynamics, and challenges related to treatment access and reimbursement.
  • Epidemiology: Glioma's epidemiology is discussed for the 7MM (United States, EU4 countries, UK, and Japan) from 2019 to 2032.
  • The United States contributed the highest incident cases, with Grade IV glioma being the most prevalent.
  • Market Access and Reimbursement: Reimbursement for rare disease therapies faces challenges due to high costs and lack of policies.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joey Kevin Grochmal as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Medical and Educational Fields

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joey Kevin Grochmal is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Medical and Educational Fields.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joey Kevin Grochmal is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Medical and Educational Fields.
  • Dr. Grochmal pursued higher education at the University of Alberta in Canada where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience.
  • The doctor capped his scholarship by finishing a fellowship in spine surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2018.
  • Dr. Grochmal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC).

Dr. Zachary Johnson Joins Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zachary D. Johnson, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zachary D. Johnson, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.
  • “At Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine, our goal is to perform the least invasive, most effective procedure available, specifically tailored for each individual patient and their unique needs, and Dr. Johnson shares that care philosophy,” said Jeremy Denning, MD, a neurosurgeon with Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.
  • Following medical school, Dr. Johnson completed both his residency in neurosurgery and a spine surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
  • Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine is the longest-running, privately held neurosurgical group in North Texas, with more than 50 years of experience caring for patients.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Arun Kumar Sherma as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Internal Medicine

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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DETROIT, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Arun Kumar Sherma is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Internal Medicine.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Arun Kumar Sherma is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Internal Medicine.
  • Dr. Sherma pursued higher education at Northwestern University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on Neuroscience.
  • He then attended the University of Cincinnati, School of Medicine where he received a Medical Degree.
  • The doctor completed a residency in internal medicine and neurology at Tulane University and a fellowship in neurocritical care at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia.

Imperative Care Announces NVQI Registry Data on the Real-World Performance of the Zoom Aspiration Catheters for Ischemic Stroke Treatment

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The primary goals of the NVQI-QOD registry are to provide a platform for driving improvement in stroke care while meeting the demands set by regulatory agencies and evaluating the safety and clinical performance of medical devices used in treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

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  • The primary goals of the NVQI-QOD registry are to provide a platform for driving improvement in stroke care while meeting the demands set by regulatory agencies and evaluating the safety and clinical performance of medical devices used in treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
  • “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with NVQI-QOD to reinforce the safety and effectiveness of our unique angled-tip aspiration catheters for treating patients with ischemic stroke,” said Ariel Sutton, General Manager of Imperative Care’s Stroke business.
  • “Continuing to add to our growing body of evidence with the Zoom Stroke Solution is a priority for Imperative Care.
  • “These real-world data demonstrate that treatment with the Zoom Aspiration Catheters led to high rates of successful reperfusion in patients with ischemic stroke, with no safety concerns.