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ON THE COVER 6 24 20 Contents | FEBRUARY 2015 | FEATURES WILLIAM J. SONSTEIN, MD, FACS, SENIOR PARTNER AT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, P.C., INTRODUCES ULTRASONIC SPINE INSTITUTE FOR SAFER, MORE EFFECTIVE REVISION SPINE SURGERY 6 Ultrasonic hemostasis and bone emulsification devices have revolutionized revision spine surgery. Allowing faster, more efficient operating times and the ability to safely operate around critical structures, these devices factor prominently in Dr. Sonstein's practice. REVIEW OF CLINICAL TRIALS PARTICIPATION SPOTLIGHTS NEED FOR HIGHER ENROLLMENT 24 What does the new year hold for the healthcare industry? Experts predict more patient-centered uses of technology, including greater acceptance of home-based videoconferencing. Further increases in medical spending may be on the way, too. SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: BARIATRICS IN AN INCREASINGLY OBESE SOCIETY, BARIATRIC SURGERY COMES INTO ITS OWN 20 Physicians are prescribing weight-loss surgery earlier, leading to improved outcomes and possibly reduced healthcare costs for obese patients. However, insurance coverage remains a barrier to bariatric procedures for many eligible patients. PHARMACEUTICAL REPURPOSING YIELDS POTENTIAL DIABETES TREATMENT 22 A combination of drug therapies improves the ability of patients with Type 1 diabetes to produce insulin. Because each medication is already FDA-approved, the cocktail's regulatory approval may move rapidly. LOSING IT 23 A compilation of statistics relating to obesity in the United States and bariatric surgery's benefits makes the case for increased patient education about weight-loss options. DEPARTMENTS LEGAL EASE 12 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 14 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 16 FINANCE 26 CME CREDITS 27 LOCAL NEWS 29

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