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Surgery and Surgical Robotics

Sophisticated Robotic Hand Learns it’s Experiences

Get a grip! Not so easy if you are working with a robotic hand. Researchers from the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle are tackling the problem with the development of a sophisticated five-fingered robotic hand…one that can learn from...

June 14, 2016

Orthopedics and Spine

Zimmer Agrees to Buy LDR for $1 Billion

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc (ZBH.N) agreed to buy fellow medical device maker LDR Holding Corp (LDRH.O) for about $1 billion deal to expand in the market for treating spine disorders. The $37 per share offer represents a premium of about...

June 8, 2016

Biologics, Wound Care, Infection Prevention

Seven Areas in a Hospital that Could Cause Healthcare Acquired Infections

Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) are the third leading cause of death in the US, behind heart disease and cancer. One in every 25 inpatients will acquire an infection while being treated. These infections lead to the loss of tens of...

June 6, 2016

Surgery and Surgical Robotics

Why Jobs in Surgical Robotics and VR are at fever pitch – Plus a great video from #IEEE featuring a few of our client companies!

If you ever wanted to work in the field of Surgical Robotics, now may be the time to connect with Legacy MedSearch, one of the leading retained medtech recruitment companies in the North America. Even with my  intense focus on...

June 2, 2016

Surgery and Surgical Robotics

New Imaging Method Captures a Detailed Snapshot of Brain

When it comes to measuring brain activity, scientists have tools that can take a precise look at a small slice of the brain (less than one cubic millimeter), or a blurred look at a larger area. Now, researchers at Rockefeller...

June 1, 2016

Orthopedics and Spine

Miami Valley Unveils ROSA Spine Surgical Robot

Premier Health officials gathered at Miami Valley Hospital on Thursday for a demonstration of the hospital’s recently acquired ROSA Spine surgical robot, which can perform spinal fusion and other minimally invasive back surgeries more precisely with fewer postoperative complications. The...

June 1, 2016

Diagnostics & Healthcare News

Dr. Henry Heimlich Uses His Maneuver At Retirement Home, Saves 87-Year-Old Woman 

Dr. Henry Heimlich didn’t hesitate. When a fellow diner started choking, the 96-year-old was ready to perform the maneuver that he invented. This all happened Monday at an assisted-living facility in Cincinnati, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Resident Patty Ris, 87,...

May 31, 2016

Resource Library

AI Robotic Assistants Popping Up in Legal Firms

Developed in conjunction with tech start-up RAVN, BLP’s ‘contract robot’ can complete legal work which would take a team of paralegals and associates months to do within seconds. It is currently assisting the firm’s real estate team.  Called LONald, the...

May 31, 2016

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Philips Launches First Hand Held Heart Attack Diagnostic Device

Royal Philips ($PHG) has made moves on a couple of fronts this week. It launched its heart attack test for its handheld diagnostic device after gaining a CE mark. And it also successfully executed an IPO for its lighting business...

May 31, 2016