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Eight out of ten Americans turn to search engines or general-purpose LLMs at least once a month for medical questions. Yet physician-led evaluations show some AI chatbots deliver unsafe or harmful responses in up to 43% of cases, creating new…

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John DeFord, PhD, is stepping down from Globus Medical’s board of directors, according to a March 23 news release. His departure was effective immediately, the company said. “We are grateful for John’s many contributions, especially during the merger with NuVasive…

Stryker has contained its network disruption following a March 11 cyberattack, the company said March 23. “We believe the incident is contained, and we are prioritizing restoration of systems that directly support customers, ordering and shipping,” Stryker said in an…

Lipoprotein(a) testing can reveal inherited cardiovascular risk that routine cholesterol panels may miss. This clinician-focused playbook from the American Heart Association offers a practical framework for understanding when Lp(a) testing matters, how to interpret results and how to guide patient…

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Labor remains hospitals’ largest expense, yet many organizations still struggle to manage it effectively. Persistent workforce shortages, rising premium labor and fluctuating patient demand have made traditional approaches insufficient. Organizations that rely on retrospective reporting often react too late, absorbing…

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon has honored three surgeons for their work, including the first woman recipient of the Dr. William Tipton Leadership Award, according to a March 23 news release. Erica Taylor, MD, earned the 2026 AAOS Impact…

Spine surgery is in a “renaissance” with new ideas regularly emerging, Tan Chen, MD, said. As more data comes out, he said he expects two techniques to stand out in the playing field: endoscopic spine and awake spine surgery. Dr.…

VySpine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its DiversiVy facet screw, according to a March 23 news release. DiversiVy is designed for the lumbosacral spine to aid in fusions. It is indicated for posterior surgical treatment with or without bone graft…

Spine and orthopedic companies inked key deals in the first quarter of 2026. 1. VB Spine has entered into an agreement with Robotron Surgical Technologies to acquire the SpineHawk platform. 2. VB Spine entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ xvision…

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