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STAAR Surgical Company has announced that Patrick F. Williams has joined the company as chief financial officer. Williams is reporting to Caren Mason, president and chief executive officer. His appointment is part of a planned transition following Deborah Andrews’...

ChristianaCare and ValueHealth LLC, a nationally recognized tech-enabled surgical platform company, have entered into a joint venture partnership that will advance value-based care in Delaware and the surrounding region. The partnership will create a much-needed,...

Exposure to iodine used for medical procedures in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may increase an infant’s risk for congenital hypothyroidism (loss of thyroid function), suggests a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions....

Getinge has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the company’s Servo-air mechanical ventilator, which is part of the Servo family that supports intensive care ventilation ever since the first model was introduced in 1971....

Becoming a doctor during the 19th century was difficult for anyone to accomplish. For women, the feat was nearly impossible. Now, that rare accomplishment will be featured in a new documentary from Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts filmmaker in...

Abstracts for presentation are invited for the ASTM International virtual workshop on Fast-Tracking Standards Development to Address Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Shortages Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sept. 9-10, 2020. ASTM International’s committees on...