MRG Conference Commentary Podcast

NASS – North American Spine Society 2011 Hot Topics, November 3, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:05:39 GMT

Commentary by Mashkur Reza on several challenges to the spinal market:

Controversies over INFUSE
Continued use of VCF treatments

NASS – North American Spine Society 2011 Hot Topics, November 2, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:05:39 GMT

Commentary by Mashkur Reza on the industry’s apprehensive take on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its likely negative effects.

ICS – International Continence Society August 31, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:05:06 GMT

Commentary by Aaron McCracken

Single-incision slings vs. mid-urethral slings

ICS – International Continence Society August 30, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:05:06 GMT

Commentary by Aaron McCracken

Neuromodulation and neurostimuation as an incontinence treatment:
- Sacral nerve stimulation
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
Fecal incontinence

Paris Course on Revascularization (PCR) May 19, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:05:06 GMT

Commentary by Karene Dumoulin on restenosis and the use of drug-eluting balloons, including

Use in long lesions
Chronic total occlusions and highly calcified lesions
Pre-dilation
Dual antiplatelet therapy

American Urological Association (AUA) May 18, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:41:20 GMT

Commentary by Aaron McCracken and Tiffanie Demone comparing open, laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomies

Paris Course on Revascularization (PCR) May 17, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:05:06 GMT

Commentary by Karene Dumoulin on PCI safety, particularly restenosis, stent thrombosis and bleeding. Components of PCI safety include:

The indication and mode of revascularization
Patient preparation
Optimal stent choice
PCI technology & tools

American Urological Association (AUA), May 17, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:41:20 GMT

Commentary by Aaron McCracken and Tiffanie Demone on prostate cancer treatment options, including

Implications of the PIVOT trial results: Watchful waiting vs. prostatectomy
Market penetration of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and implications for the prostate treatment market overall

American Urological Association (AUA), May 16, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:41:20 GMT

Commentary by Aaron McCracken and Tiffanie Demone on treatment options for stress urinary incontinence, including

New single-incision “mini-slings”: benefits and drawbacks
Transurethral radiofrequency treatment
Urethral bulking agents
Vaginal inserts

American Urological Association (AUA), May 15, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:41:20 GMT

Commentary by Aaron McCracken and Tiffanie Demone on developments in the market for urological devices, including

Decreasing supply of new urologists combined with cost-cutting may lead to service problems
Advantages shown for active surveillance vs. prostatectomy
Radiation for prostate treatment shows higher costs but similar outcomes
Continuing pressure to move procedures to outpatient settings

Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2011 Hot Topics, May 9, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Mon, 09 May 2011 10:41:20 GMT

Commentary by Sriram Venkataramana on new and emerging techniques in the treatment of morbid obesity, specifically

Emerging alternatives to gastric bypass
Specifics of the GI Dynamics EndoBarrier

Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2011 Hot Topics, May 8, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Sun, 08 May 2011 10:41:20 GMT

Commentary by Sriram Venkataramana on new and emerging techniques in the treatment of morbid obesity, specifically

Detection and removal of adenomas and colon cancers
Slow penetration of laparascopic methods in complex GI surgeries
The increasing use of robots in complex surgeries

Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2011 Hot Topics, May 6, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:13:04 GMT

Commentary by Julie McLaughlin on

The great debate: should CRT-Ds be implanted in all Class II to IV heart failure patients?
Possible effects of the new U.S. Independent Payment Advisory Board as it attempts to control healthcare costs

Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2011 Hot Topics, May 5, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:13:04 GMT

Commentary by Julie McLaughlin on emerging technologies to improve long-term success of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, including

Force-sensing devices from Endosense, Biosense Webster and St. Jude Medical
Balloon devices from Medtronics, Cardiofocus and Toray Medical

Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2011 Hot Topics, May 4, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:13:04 GMT

Commentary by Julie McLaughlin on

Technology advances in atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation
Remote navigation systems, benefits and barriers to adoption

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (SAS) 2011 Hot Topics, April 29, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:58:42 GMT

Commentary by Andrew Lee on Total disc replacement outcomes and implant design

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (SAS) 2011 Hot Topics, April 28, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:58:42 GMT

Commentary by Andrew Lee on

Projected growth in minimally invasive techniques in lumbar spine treatment, particularly the lateral approach
Debates over treatment of adult spinal deformities and the growth of the market for deformity-treating implants

International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (SAS) 2011 Hot Topics, April 27, 2011

Millennium Research Group — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:58:42 GMT

Commentary by Andrew Lee on

What spine surgeon societies are doing to persuade reluctant payers to reimburse for innovative procedures
How evidence supporting cervical arthroplasty procedures is fueling surgeon enthusiasm for artificial cervical discs

American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2011’s Hot Topics: April 5, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:22:21 GMT

Commentary by Julie McLaughlin on

Hybrid cardiac catheterization suites
Facility requirements for transcatheter aortic valve procedures

American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2011’s Hot Topics: April 4, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:21:22 GMT

Commentary by Julie McLaughlin on Percutaneous mitral valve repair clinical trials

American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2011’s Hot Topics: April 3, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:21:53 GMT

Commentary by Julie McLaughlin on Transcatheter aortic valve replacement clinical trials and their implications for the valve replacement market

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2011’s Hot Topics: March 30, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:00:49 GMT

Commentary by Prabjot Bal and April Lee on

Physician Workshops on Radioembolization, An Industry Opportunity to Learn Physician Perspectives on Y-90
SIR - A Showcase for Industry Innovation and A Forum for Collaboration in Embolization

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2011’s Hot Topics: March 29, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:25:52 GMT

Commentary by Prabjot Bal and April Lee on

Challenges to existing treatments
Best practices for treating patients in oncology

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2011’s Hot Topics: March 28, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:31:38 GMT

Commentary by Prabjot Bal and April Lee on

Remediation methods and evidence-based medicine
Challenges to the adoption of interventional radiology techniques in interventional oncology

Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2011’s Hot Topics: March 27, 2011 Sessions

Millennium Research Group — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:28:40 GMT

Commentary by Prabjot Bal and April Lee on

Uterine fibroid embolization
Treatment of venous thromboembolism