BioMarin Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

... revenue from Naglazyme (galsulfase), an enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI), ... Net sales of Aldurazyme (laronidase), an enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) ... which may upregulate utrophin, a potential replacement for the missing dystrophin protein in DMD ...

Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis

... strongly predict the risk of hip and knee joint replacement as a result of severe osteoarthritis, a new study ... severe osteoarthritis that led to a knee or hip replacement between 1990 and 2005. Those with high levels of ... as a significant predictor of the risk of joint replacement due to severe OA, equaling or even surpassing the ...

Protein level may serve as predictor of severe osteoarthritis

... was a strong predictor of hip and knee joint replacement due to severe OA. The study was published in the ... Bruneck, Italy, 60 of whom underwent hip or knee replacement surgery due to severe OA in a 15-year follow-up ... as a significant predictor of the risk of joint replacement due to severe OA, equaling or even surpassing the ...

Hospira Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results

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

... (AAOS) has incorporated the American Joint replacement Registry (AJRR), a nonprofit organization ... to collecting and reporting on hip and knee joint replacement procedures. AAOS believes this proposed option is ... made great strides in bringing the American Joint replacement Registry to reality. We have now incorporated. ...

Southern California Surgical Center (heart411.com) Specializes in Mitral Valve Replacement

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American Joint Replacement Registry Announced

... (AAOS) has incorporated the American Joint replacement Registry (AJRR), a nonprofit organization ... to collecting and reporting on hip and knee joint replacement procedures. AAOS believes this proposed option is ... made great strides in bringing the American Joint replacement Registry to reality. We have now incorporated. ...

New Study Finds Yet Another Link to Cancer, Synthetic Hormones

... women who underwent synthetic hormone replacement therapy had a sharply increased risk of ovarian ... "Women who choose to partake in hormone replacement therapy should be educated about the health risk ... safe and readily available - bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)." Sales of Prempro, the ...

Shelbourne Releases New Information on Knee Replacement

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

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Asian spice could reduce breast cancer risk in women exposed to hormone replacement therapy

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

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Medical Imaging Modality Vendors Should Focus on Innovation and Alliances with Market Leaders, Advises Frost & Sullivan

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National Insurance Carriers Now Cover Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery

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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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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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OPTIFAST(R) Program Pleases Patients With Innovative, Tasty Full Meal Replacement Bars

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USHairReplacement.com Provides Wealth of Knowledge to Common Hair Replacement Questions

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Men with Low Testosterone See Multiple Doctors Before Being Diagnosed; Many Dissatisfied with Current Treatment Options

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Low T Specialist, reNEW MAN Promotes National Network of Doctors

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The FDA has approved ankle replacements, so why don't all insurance plans cover them?

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New Study Shows Many U.S. Contact Lens Wearers Do Not Comply With Recommended Replacement Schedules

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HRT Ups Death Risk for Women With Lung Cancer

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Ankle Replacement System Lets Feet Move

... May 28 (HealthDay News) -- A total ankle replacement system that may preserve some range of motion in ... Administration. The Scandinavian Total Ankle replacement (STAR) system is the first of its type and uses ... flexible plastic (polyethylene). Total ankle replacement is considered when arthritis or injury has ...

Fighting "Brain Fog": How the Right Hormones Can Improve Mental Sharpness for Women

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Joint Replacement Consumer Awareness Campaign Endorsed by Prominent Orthopaedic Scientist

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Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years

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EaglePicher Medical Power Announces New Li/CFx Battery Technology

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Women's International Pharmacy Offers Free Educational Information About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

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NuVasive Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

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NuVasive Announces Acquisition of Cervical Total Disc Replacement Device

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HRT May Protect Women From Colon Cancer

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70% of Contact Lens Cases are Contaminated and Nearly 1 in 4 are Never Replaced - a Serious Problem Eye Doctors Want Fixed, WatchDog Group Reports

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Nicotine Replacement May Help Smokers Quit Gradually

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Health Disparities Among Minority Populations Getting Worse

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Innovative Shoulder Surgery Offers Exciting New Option for South Florida Residents with Severe Shoulder Problems

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QLT announces completion of Phase Ia safety trial of its synthetic retinoid product

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