News
Professional societies issue position statement on transcatheter valve therapy
Posted on : 30 June 2011
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (AACF) and the Society for Thoracic Surgeons (STS) have published a combined statement on the implementation of transcatheter heart valve replacement. Read more
Johnson and Johnson Cordis exits the drug eluting stent business
Posted on : 20 June 2011
Competition in the drug-eluting stent market has lead to the decision from J and J to stop making the heart devices which it pioneered... Read more
College of Surgeons recommends improving the dissemination of knowledge about new technologies
Posted on : 15 June 2011
The Royal College of Surgeons of England published a report today examining barriers to innovation in surgery... Read more
Would you still do a metal on metal hip resurfacing? A roundup of hip resurfacing devices
Posted on : 06 June 2011
The last few months have been particularly difficult for many involved in hip resurfacing. The flush of enthusiasm for the technology seen five or so years ago has been replaced by a race for the exit for many. Read more
