Stimwave Founder Arrested Over ‘Dummy’ Pain Implants, DOJ Says
The founder and former CEO of Stimwave was arrested and charged with creating and selling nerve stimulation devices with a non-functioning component that was implanted into chronic pain patients for profit, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Laura Perryman’s alleged scheme, the DOJ said, resulted in the loss of millions of dollars for federal healthcare […]
Hispanic Physicians You Should Follow on Social Media
From creating patient-centered blogs to researching some of the most current pressing medical issues, these Hispanic leaders in medicine champion their roots by advocating for social justice and equity in healthcare. These are just a few of the diverse voices out there, so let us know who you’re following in the comments. Please note some […]
So You Want to Be a Gender Surgeon
[embedded content] So you want to be a gender surgeon. You love the idea of creating new body parts and want to be one of the first surgeons to break into this up-and-coming field. Let’s debunk the public perception myths of what it means to be a gender surgeon and give it to you straight. […]
AI for Radiation Therapy Works, but Is it Fully Trusted?
The use of artificial intelligence in creating radiation treatment plans for prostate cancer appeared to be a success, according to a blinded, head-to-head study. Overall, radiation oncologists considered the vast majority — 89 of 100 — of machine learning (ML)-generated plans clinically acceptable for treatment, reported Thomas Purdie, PhD, and colleagues at Princess Margaret Cancer […]