Bard to support "new hernia repair procedures":
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
CR Bard has announced plans to support the introduction in the UK of new hernia repair procedures and techniques, in line with the tight NHS standards set by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) in this field. So said Steve Atkinson, general manager of the company's UK operations, ahead of the annual scientific meeting of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, being held in Harrogate on April 28-30, where Bard will be showcasing some of its initiatives.
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