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Robotics Jobs in Medical Device – How do you know what search firms are “dialed in?” 5 Questions you should Ask:
There are only a handful of retained search firms that are leaders in surgical & medical robotics recruiting. We are putting together a list and will distribute in mid-May, 2017, but in the meantime… 5 Questions You should ask before sending your resume: Have you met in person with the executive management? When did you…
Read MoreAre Serious Medical-Device Hacks Imminent?
Regulators and medical-device-makers are bracing for an expected barrage of hacking attacks even as legal and technical uncertainties leave them in uncharted territory. Tens of millions of electronic health records have been compromised in recent years, a number that is growing and, some say, underreported. High-profile attacks have hit hospitals and health insurers, and now…
Read MoreInari Medical Announces First Patient Treated With The ClotTriever Thrombectomy System
IRVINE, Calif., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Inari Medical Inc., a venture capital-backed medical device company focused on the interventional treatment of venous thrombus, announced the treatment of the first patient with its ClotTriever Thrombectomy System. The ClotTriever Thrombectomy System received 510(k) marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on February 16 for the non-surgical…
Read MoreHealthcare’s Top VR Companies
Medical VR is an area with fascinating possibilities. It has not just moved the imagination of science-fiction fans, but also clinical researchers and real life medical practitioners. As a doctor, you could assist in the OR without ever lifting a scalpel. If you are a medical student, you could study the human body more closely and…
Read MoreInterventional cardiologists: Heroes of the witching hour
Coming off the ACC.17 conference, we have Margy Rockwood blogging for us about her experience: Last month, I attended the 2017 American College of Cardiology conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C., along with 13,000+ medical professionals and 6,000+ other attendees. Most of us made the trip for our annual infusion of…
Read MoreHow Do I Transition from Consulting to Industry?
As the economy continues to strengthen, many Consultants are contemplating a move to Industry positions, but are unsure of how to successfully make the move. Transitioning from Consulting to Industry can be difficult, especially if you’ve been out of the 9-5 environment for a while. BUT, successfully making the move from Consulting to Industry is…
Read MoreAnatomage Table 5 Digital Dissection Tables Incorporate into the Long Beach Unified School District
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 28 , 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Anatomage Inc., makers of the world’s first and only life-sized digital dissection table, announced today that the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) in California is the first school district in the nation to purchase Anatomage Table 5 systems for its high school health-medical pathways. Recently launched at…
Read MoreIbuprofen Increases Cardiovascular Risk
When nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) first hit the market, they were heralded as an attractive alternative to aspirin for tackling aches and pains, as they were thought to be gentler on the digestive tract. But in recent years, these medications, which are used for everything from arthritis…
Read More15 Keynotes on Spinal Surgical Robotics
Robotics is making its mark on the spine industry, promising high accuracy and low complication rates. Here are 15 keynotes on the expanding field of robotics in spine surgery. 1. The worldwide spinal surgical robotics market is currently valued at $26 million, likely growing to $2.77 billion by 2022, according to a ResearchMoz analysis. The…
Read MoreMajor Breakthrough in Mass Producing Red Blood Cells
Every minute in the United States, 30 people require a blood transfusion. That equates to a lot of blood, and the problem is that not enough people donate. This bottleneck has long been an issue for medicine, and so many have been trying to find a way to artificially create large volumes to meet this…
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