NHP Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results

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Amgen and Wyeth Statement on FDA Announcement About Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blockers

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Access to America's Orthopaedic Services Act of 2009 Introduced in the Senate

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Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis

... Those with highest levels are more apt to have joint replacement, study finds THURSDAY, ... protein strongly predict the risk of hip and knee joint replacement as a result of severe osteoarthritis, ... start of the study were most likely to undergo joint replacement, the study found. VCAM-1 is expressed ...

Protein level may serve as predictor of severe osteoarthritis

... Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common joint disorder throughout the world and a leading cause of disability, is characterized by pain, impaired joint mobility, reduction of muscular strength and loss of joint function. Unlike most other common diseases, ...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. and TorreyPines Therapeutics, Inc. Announce Merger Agreement

... statement on Form S-4, which shall include a joint proxy statement/prospectus, with the U.S. ... of Raptor and TorreyPines are urged to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus to be included in a ... stockholders will be able to obtain a copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other ...

VIDEO from Medialink and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: American Joint Replacement Registry Announced

... Surgeons (AAOS) has incorporated the American joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), a nonprofit ... to collecting and reporting on hip and knee joint replacement procedures. AAOS believes this ... The goal of a national joint registry is to monitor device performance, ...

OrthoDynamix LLC Launches ArthroSteer(TM): Reaching New Limits in Arthroscopy

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American Joint Replacement Registry Announced

... Surgeons (AAOS) has incorporated the American joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), a nonprofit ... to collecting and reporting on hip and knee joint replacement procedures. AAOS believes this ... best practice. The goal of a national joint registry is to monitor device performance, ...

Resurrection Health Care Primary Stroke Care Programs Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission

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Texas Health Resources and Medfinders, Inc. Form Joint Venture to Recruit and Manage Contract Medical Professionals

... Resources and Medfinders, Inc., have formed a joint venture designed to help Texas Health hospitals ... staffing programs for healthcare providers. The joint venture, operating as Texas Health SingleSource ... Texas Health contributes to the joint venture its extensive clinical and patient care ...

AMERIGROUP Public Policy Institute, Black Leadership Forum, Inc. Convene Summit to Examine Preterm Birth Policy Solutions

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For Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Surveyed Rheumatologists and Patients Differ In Their Perception of Bristol-Myers Squibb's Orencia

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Kaiser Permanente Wins National Award for Technology-Supported Patient Care and Efficiency

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Abbott Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Confirms Double-Digit Earnings Growth Outlook for 2009

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Board-Certified Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra Featured on Searchjointpain.com

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Obesity Contributes to Rapid Cartilage Loss

... wear and tear, injury, misalignment of the joint or other factors, including osteoarthritis. ... cases, can completely wear away, leaving the joint without a cushion. The bones rub together, ... the joints) and effusion (abnormal build-up of joint fluid). Excess weight was significantly ...

Obesity contributes to rapid cartilage loss

... wear and tear, injury, misalignment of the joint or other factors, including osteoarthritis. ... cases, can completely wear away, leaving the joint without a cushion. The bones rub together, ... the joints) and effusion (abnormal build-up of joint fluid). Excess weight was significantly ...

Patient Enrollment Complete for Phase I/II Clinical Trial for GALNS for Morquio A Syndrome

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Analysis of Four Large Post-Marketing Surveillance Studies Describe Clinical Effects of Sucrose-Formulated Recombinant Factor VIII

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Shoulder Surgery Helps Athletes Get Back in the Game

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Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports, According to New Study

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Shoulder Surgery Doesn't Prevent Return to Sports, According to New Study presented at AOSSM Annual Meeting

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Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges

... defect in newborns -- occurs when a hip joint is shallow or unstable or when the joint is dislocated. Infants with the condition can ... in the July issue of the Journal of Bone and joint Surgery . "Our study confirms that ...

Nutrition 21 Launches New Innovative PRESCRIPTIX(TM) Nutraceuticals Product Line

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Foundation Radiology Group Receives First-Ever National Accreditation

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Dr. Julian Whitaker Featured on Searchjointpain.com

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Texas Health Resources Recognized by National Business Group on Health as Leading Employer Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Employees

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Infants Should Be Screened for Hip Trouble

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Joint Replacement Patients with Diabetes Greatly Benefit from Controlled Glucose

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Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Marc W. Hungerford, a Leading Expert in Field of Avascular Necrosis, Now at Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center

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University of Leeds wins $18 million funding to improve the quality of our old age

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Toray to establish water treatment R&D center at NTU in Singapore

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Pointer Announces Negotiations by Shagrir for Formation of a Joint Venture With a Third Party for the Provision of Services to Insurance Companies in the Field of Dental Care

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Women's Health Expert Dr. Susan Lark Featured on Searchjointpain.com

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CetylMax(R) and Flexadren(R) Win Federal Lawsuit - Court Rules Against Imagenetix

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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) Accelerates Healing of Joint Injuries, Osteoarthritis Pain

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Joint Commission President Emeritus Joins Truman Medical Centers' Board of Directors

... June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- President Emeritus of The joint Commission, Dennis O'Leary, M.D., will join the ... work during his tenure as President of The joint Commission. "TMC is honored to have Dr. ... Kansas City healthcare safety net." The joint Commission is the leading healthcare accrediting ...

Children's Hospital Boston, CompuCyte Corporation Establish International Quantitative Imaging Cytometry Center

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Surgery Teams Across the U.S. Take Time Out in the Operating Room

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