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OnPoint to participate in the 2024 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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BOSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint, a group of privately held augmented reality (AR) technology companies pioneering AR guidance for multiple verticals including spine, neurosurgical, and orthopedic surgical procedures, including robotic procedures, today announced that it will participate in the 2024 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnPoint, a group of privately held augmented reality (AR) technology companies pioneering AR guidance for multiple verticals including spine, neurosurgical, and orthopedic surgical procedures, including robotic procedures, today announced that it will participate in the 2024 Canaccord Genuity Musculoskeletal Conference on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.
  • OnPoint Surgical is revolutionizing spinal procedures with the OnPoint AR Spine System which superimposes virtual surgical guides and virtual implants onto the surgeon's visual field using proprietary see-through optical head-mounted display technology.
  • The OnPoint AR Spine System platform technology is a cost-effective and highly accurate alternative to current robotic systems.
  • "OnPoint offers an attractive financial profile for hospitals and ASC's using its rapidly accretive, exceptionally accurate and cost-effective technology.

Harvard MedTech’s Dr. Gerry Stanley Named Doctor of Year at 2023 Comp Laude Awards

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The 2023 Comp Laude® Awards announced Tuesday that Gerry Stanley, M.D.

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  • The 2023 Comp Laude® Awards announced Tuesday that Gerry Stanley, M.D.
  • Dr. Stanley was selected for his thought leadership and dedication to treating injured workers with an entirely new approach to pain management, without drugs or unnecessary surgery.
  • As Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Harvard MedTech , he oversees patient care and collaborates with treating physicians on treatment for injured workers with Vx® Therapy.
  • “Gerry Stanley has been a tireless innovator and evangelist for this cause since our company was founded.

Rhaeos, Inc. Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Dr. David Limbrick as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhaeos, Inc., a clinical-stage medical device technology company dedicated to advancing diagnostic solutions for hydrocephalus patients, proudly welcomes David D. Limbrick, Jr., MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhaeos, Inc., a clinical-stage medical device technology company dedicated to advancing diagnostic solutions for hydrocephalus patients, proudly welcomes David D. Limbrick, Jr., MD, PhD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • Dr. Limbrick is currently a Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he joined as the Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery in 2023.
  • "I am very excited to join the Rhaeos team after collaborating closely with them for the past two years," stated Dr. Limbrick.
  • The company looks forward to the continued advancement of their mission to have a global impact on neurosurgery and hydrocephalus management.

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.

Rothman Orthopaedics and Harvard MedTech's Collaborate on Groundbreaking, Innovative Virtual Reality Platform and Program Research Project

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harvard MedTech, the nation's leading Virtual Reality and Digital Therapeutics company, and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, a world-leader in the field of orthopedic care, announced a research partnership in which they will leverage Harvard MedTech's innovative virtual reality platform and program (Vx Therapy) as part of a groundbreaking academic research project.

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  • Rothman will leverage Harvard MedTech's innovative virtual reality platform and program as part of a groundbreaking academic research project.
  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harvard MedTech, the nation's leading Virtual Reality and Digital Therapeutics company, and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute , a world-leader in the field of orthopedic care, announced a research partnership in which they will leverage Harvard MedTech's innovative virtual reality platform and program (Vx Therapy) as part of a groundbreaking academic research project.
  • For Rothman Orthopaedics, research is one of the pillars of which the practice has built its long-standing success.
  • For more information on Rothman Orthopaedics and their research program, please visit RothmanOrtho.com .

inTRAvent Medical Partners Names Dr. Kevin Foley Chief Innovation Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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inTRAvent Medical Partners LP , a medical device company dedicated to bringing intra-operative imaging and navigation to the bedside to improve neurosurgical procedures, today announced the appointment of Kevin Foley, MD, in the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).

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  • inTRAvent Medical Partners LP , a medical device company dedicated to bringing intra-operative imaging and navigation to the bedside to improve neurosurgical procedures, today announced the appointment of Kevin Foley, MD, in the newly created role of Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).
  • Dr. Foley is a pioneer in neurosurgical navigation, with more than 175 U.S. patents to his name.
  • He serves on the boards of directors for several medical device and biologics companies, and is a recipient of the Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery from the American Assn.
  • We anticipate that his innovative spirit and visionary leadership will be pivotal to achieving our mission: enhancing the safety and precision of bedside neurosurgical procedures,” said inTRAvent co-founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Will Hazard.

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.

Study Proves Breakthrough Combination of Virtual Reality and Behavioral Therapy Reduces Pain, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Chronic Pain

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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A breakthrough study presented today at the annual meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons found that a combination of remote cognitive behavioral therapy with in-home virtual reality sessions, Vx® Therapy, is effective in reducing pain and behavioral health conditions in patients with chronic cervical and lumbar pain.

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  • A breakthrough study presented today at the annual meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons found that a combination of remote cognitive behavioral therapy with in-home virtual reality sessions, Vx® Therapy, is effective in reducing pain and behavioral health conditions in patients with chronic cervical and lumbar pain.
  • The non-invasive, non-pharmacological nature of Vx® Therapy makes it an ideal option for pain management in the post-opioid epidemic era.
  • Vx® Therapy, developed by Harvard MedTech, overcomes these barriers by offering therapy remotely along with an in-home virtual reality program that is guided by a behavioral health clinician.
  • Patients recorded pain, anxiety, and severity scores before and immediately after the sessions, along with the time that pain began to recur.