World AIDS Day 2018

Saturday, December 1, marks the 30th annual World AIDS Day (WAD). First observed in 1988 by what is now called the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the day is a time for the world to come together in solidarity in the fight against the epidemic, to show support for those living with the… Read More »

Tyndall Pharmacy Reopening – My Panhandle

Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Tyndall Pharmacy will be reopening. They will have a soft opening December 3rd through the 7th to work through new processes. The Pharmacy will expand service on December 10th. During… Read More »

CanGaroo Envelope Now Cleared in U.S. to Protect Implantable Neurostimulators

Aziyo Biologics, out of Silver Springs, Maryland, won FDA clearance for its CanGaroo Envelope to be used with implantable neurostimulators. It has previously been cleared only for encapsulating implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. The CanGaroo Envelope is, contrary to what its name may imply, is a porcine extracellular matrix, essentially pig’s tissue with… Read More »

CMS Online Tool Can Price Out Surgery: HealthLeaders Media

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched a Procedure Price Lookup tool, which allows patients to find what Medicare pays for different surgeries. One-third of residency program directors reported being burned out, a recent analysis found. Patient advocacy groups have opposed a proposal from CMS that would allow health plans to limit or deny… Read More »