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Scathing (imo) report on pelvic mesh bmj
Article from the British medical journal focusing on how (pelvic) mesh was used despite little knowledge about its safety and after conflicting interests and commercial inducements I think. Parallels with hernia mesh. I hope good intentions finds it interesting enough to comment as some of these articles are a bit beyond me. I get the gist
bmj.com
Where the mesh inquiry leaves us regarding a register of doctors’ interests
After years of mounting pressure, the Cumberlege inquiry into drugs and devices has added further weight to calls for the GMC register to record doctors’ conflicts of interest. Will this finally be enough for action, asks Clare Dyer How did … Continue reading
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It’s a great program. It promotes funding to surgeons who find there is a problem that they can help solve with innovation. It’s surgeon-centric and therefore patient-centric.
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I think that the article just shows what’s been known across any business with a large revenue stream. The money takes precedence over the original goals once there is enough flowing. Keep the revenue stream flowing..
Even the societies are getting caught up in making money as having priority over patient welfare. They’re mimicking popular get-rich-quick television shows.
Shark Tank. As the popular saying of the day goes, when looking at something that exists but is not-quite-right – “It is what it is”.
“As is typical of SAGES meetings, we expect to have a lot of FUN! <strong style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>Surgical Family Feud is back with our emcee, Dr. Ross Goldberg at the helm. We have our beloved <strong style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>Shark Tank competition and have added the <strong style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>Pup Cup for all of those inventors out there who are early in the development (did you know baby sharks are called pups?).”
From their brochure –
“Don’t Miss the Chance to Win $30,000
Another reminder that the Shark Tank 2024 application deadline is fast approaching. Don’t wait; go here to apply today!
This year’s finalists will present both their idea and supporting business model to the Shark Tank judges at the SAGES annual meeting in Cleveland, April 18, 2024. All semi-finalists will present in person at the NBT Innovation Weekend, February 23, 2024 in Houston–and will have an opportunity to receive funding through SINC, a digital investment platform powered by Varia Ventures that allows fellow SAGES members to invest in their idea. In addition, the winner will also receive the $30,000 first prize.
For questions or inquiries regarding Shark Tank, please contact Julie Miller at julie@sages.org.
*SAGES 2024 Shark Tank is not affiliated with Shark Tank (Sony Pictures Television Inc.) “
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How did the SAGES Shark Tank become something nefarious?
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I looked this Shark Tank over briefly. It looks like a great program. Providing funding for stimulating innovation in surgery? Who wouldn’t want that. If a company makes bad products and doesn’t care about patients, that’s another issue and I’d think would lead to that companies demise as surgeon’s catch on, and patients sue them.
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It’s an example of the drift toward selling products, rather than improving patient care. Something to be wary of. The technology companies that will be supporting things like Shark Tank don’t really care about patient welfare. It’s why so many bad mesh products have made it to market and are still there. A focus on money over patients. The patients are the revenue sources.
I’m just giving an objective view from the outside world.
<header>https://www.sages.org/sages-update-from-president-horacio-asbun-2/
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</header><header>”Finally, the NBT is being incorporated into the SAGES meeting for 2021 and into the future. The Emerging Technology Session will be re-branded as the NBT Session, retaining the same focus of the prior Emerging Tech Session. In 2021, a major and impactful change to the Shark Tank is being considered. Shark Tank will include a significant monetary award for the most promising innovation. Stay tuned for more details.”</header><header>
</header><header>”We hope you will continue to keep SAGES and our mission, vision and core values in mind throughout the Fall and winter.</header>Mission: To innovate, educate and collaborate to improve patient care
Vision: Re-imagining surgical care for a healthier world
Values: Inclusivity, innovation, service, excellence, global community (and an unofficial value of FUN)”
sages.org
SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun - SAGES
As I enter my eighth month of SAGES presidency, it appears surreal that my whole presidency has basically been a virtual one. What it also means is that everyone else’s life over the last eight months has been the same. … Continue reading
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