Spinal and general anesthesia associated with similar outcomes in hip-fracture surgery

For survival and functional recovery, spinal anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery is not superior to general anesthesia, researchers reported on Oct. 9 in the NEJM/New England Journal of Medicine. “Available evidence has not definitively addressed the question of whether spinal anesthesia is safer than general anesthesia for hip fracture surgery, an important question to clinicians, patients, and families. Our study argues […]

Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery System receives European CE Mark approval – Medtronic

Medtronic plc announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, authorizing the sale of the system in Europe. CE Mark approval is for urologic and gynecologic procedures, which make up about half of all robotic procedures performed today. The Hugo RAS system was designed to address the historic cost and utilization barriers that […]

CHMP recommends Artesunate Amivas for the initial treatment of severe malaria – Amivas

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Artesunate Amivas, intended for initial treatment of severe malaria in adults and children. The applicant for this medicinal product is Amivas Ireland Ltd. Artesunate Amivas will be available as 110 mg powder and solvent for solution […]

Two studies of Remsima SC shows switching to subcutaneous therapy has no impact on treatment for inflammatory bowel disease – Celltrion Healthcare

Celltrion Healthcare announced two data sets relating to the use of the subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, Remsima SC (CT-P13 SC), in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The first study investigated clinical impact of switching from intravenous (IV) to subcutaneous (SC) treatment of infliximab in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) from the pivotal randomised controlled trial of CT-P13 […]