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New Scoliosis Treatment on Horizon

Akillas | April 29, 2012
New Scoliosis Treatment on Horizon

It is too soon to celebrate, but the time may come when children who suffer from scoliosis (an abnormal curvature of the spine) will not have to go through repeat surgeries to adjust their backbones. Join the forum discussion on this post

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The problem of mixing productivity with patient safety

Akillas | April 29, 2012
The problem of mixing productivity with patient safety

The fundamental challenge in any high-risk industry is balancing “productivity” versus “safety.” The term “protection” is frequently used within the scientific literature to express the role of safety departments within an organization. Join the forum discussion on this post

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Bone marrow holds key to stem cell breakthrough

Akillas | April 29, 2012
Bone marrow holds key to stem cell breakthrough

PATIENTS suffering from spinal cord injury may soon find help in the form of stem cells drawn from their own bone marrow, thanks to a research project from the University of Western Australia. Join the forum discussion on this post

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CMS Considers Allowing Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in Outpatient Setting

Akillas | April 29, 2012
CMS Considers Allowing Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in Outpatient Setting

Written by  Laura Miller, source>>> Join the forum discussion on this post

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