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TELA Bio Welcomes Acclaimed Surgeon as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Surgeon Strategy

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MALVERN, Pa., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced Howard N. Langstein, MD, FACS, as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Surgeon Strategy.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on providing innovative soft-tissue reconstruction solutions, today announced Howard N. Langstein, MD, FACS, as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Surgeon Strategy.
  • Dr. Langstein is the former Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, known for his extensive expertise, especially in microvascular reconstruction and innovative approaches to complex surgical problems.
  • “With more than 30 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, I understand the needs and challenges in this space,” said Dr. Langstein.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Langstein to our team," said Paul Talmo, Chief Technology Officer of TELA Bio.

Sutter Health Announces Significant Investment in a New Advanced Multi-Specialty Neurosciences Care Complex in San Francisco’s Mission Neighborhood

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The new Mission Bernal Care Complex, built on the site of the former St. Luke’s Hospital, will serve as an advanced, multi-specialty center for comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care.

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  • The new Mission Bernal Care Complex, built on the site of the former St. Luke’s Hospital, will serve as an advanced, multi-specialty center for comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care.
  • Finally, Sutter will expand primary care and women’s care services on the Mission Bernal Campus at the Monteagle building ( 1580 Valencia St .).
  • "At Sutter Health, the commitment to expanding access to high-quality care is unstoppable,” said Ken McNeely, Sutter Health board chair.
  • “This investment underscores the organization's dedication to meeting the health care needs of Northern California communities, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care close to home.

Asensus Surgical, Inc. Reports Operating and Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter 2023 and Full Year 2023

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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“As we look at 2024, there's a sense of optimism as we aim to hit significant milestones in the coming quarters.

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  • “As we look at 2024, there's a sense of optimism as we aim to hit significant milestones in the coming quarters.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company initiated five new Senhance Surgical System placements, one in Germany, one in Romania, two in the CIS region and one in Japan at Nagoya University Hospital.
  • In 2023, surgeons performed over 3,550 procedures utilizing the Senhance System, representing a 13% increase over the previous year.
  • In addition to regulatory milestones, the Company has introduced four Senhance System programs dedicated to pediatric departments in the U.S. and internationally.

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.

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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.
  • 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.

Penn Highlands Healthcare Doctors Beyond the Borders

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Penn Highlands Healthcare offers 849 physicians who provide a wide range of care and treatments at locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania.

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  • Penn Highlands Healthcare offers 849 physicians who provide a wide range of care and treatments at locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania.
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare physicians can be found in the health system’s eight hospitals as well as many community medical buildings, outpatient facilities, surgery centers and physician practices.
  • Some Penn Highlands Healthcare physicians do not allow county, state or continental borders to keep them from providing care where it is needed.
  • Dr. Sergent, who is an emergency medicine physician and the Central Region Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Penn Highlands Healthcare, shares his skills and expertise beyond the U.S. borders in Central and South America.

Galectin Therapeutics Expands Clinical Team with the Appointment of Khurram Jamil, M.D. as Vice President, Clinical Development

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NORCROSS, Ga., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GALT), the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins, today announced the appointment of Khurram Jamil, M.D.

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  • NORCROSS, Ga., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GALT), the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins, today announced the appointment of Khurram Jamil, M.D.
  • as Vice President, Clinical Development.
  • Dr. Jamil brings to Galectin almost two decades of experience in clinical development across the biotechnology industry.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Khurram to the Galectin team at such a meaningful time of our development program” said Pol F. Boudes, M.D., Chief Medical Officer.

Research: Surgeons, Hospitals Involved in Exceptional Research Have Lower Patient Mortality Rates, Fewer Complications

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Surgeons and hospitals who conduct the most leading-edge research achieve lower rates of patient mortality and complications than those who do not, according to findings released today by Avant-garde Health.

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  • Surgeons and hospitals who conduct the most leading-edge research achieve lower rates of patient mortality and complications than those who do not, according to findings released today by Avant-garde Health.
  • Patients under the care of top surgeon-researchers showed a 5% lower rate of post-discharge complications and a 5% lower rate of mortality, within 30 days post-discharge, according to the research.
  • All 4,500 physicians and 350 hospitals being honored are listed on the Research All-Stars site .
  • In addition, a significant portion of the top surgeon-researchers – 47.1% on average – served as the leading or senior authors of their research.

Renowned Transplant Surgeon and Medical Innovator, Dr. Robert Mendez, Remembered for Lifelong Dedication to Advancing Organ Donation and Transplantation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.

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  • Along with his twin brother, Dr. Rafael Mendez, Dr. Robert Mendez was a worldwide pioneer in kidney transplantation and organ donation, who revolutionized the field with his expertise and dedication.
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    From Left to Right: Dr. Rafael Mendez and Dr. Robert Mendez, organ donation and transplantation pioneers.
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    Born on March 2, 1937, Dr. Robert Mendez embarked on a remarkable career that spanned over four decades.
  • Dr. Robert Mendez’s impact on the world of organ transplantation, organ donation and medicine at large are immeasurable.

Virtual Incision’s MIRA Surgical System to be Featured Among Elite AI-Enabled Innovations at NVIDIA GTC

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Virtual Incision Corporation , the developer of the MIRA Surgical System (MIRA), today announced the company will showcase MIRA at NVIDIA GTC .

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  • Virtual Incision Corporation , the developer of the MIRA Surgical System (MIRA), today announced the company will showcase MIRA at NVIDIA GTC .
  • Virtual Incision will be featured in booth 1332 at the Healthcare Pavilion located inside the Expo Hall.
  • The system utilizes the NVIDIA Jetson platform to collect, convert, and enhance visual data from MIRA’s integrated articulating camera.
  • “The MIRA Surgical System leverages key computing elements from the NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI platform.