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New Understanding of Chronic Pain

Akillas | February 10, 2012
New Understanding of Chronic Pain

ScienceDaily (Jan. 22, 2012) — Millions of people worldwide suffer from a type of chronic pain called neuropathic pain, which is triggered by nerve damage. Precisely how this pain persists has been a mystery, and current treatments are largely ineffective. Join the forum discussion on this post

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Smith & Nephew reaches a $22 million settlement with the SEC and DOJ over allegations of a decade of bribing Greek doctors.

Akillas | February 8, 2012
Smith & Nephew reaches a $22 million settlement with the SEC and DOJ over allegations of a decade of bribing Greek doctors.

British orthopedic titan Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN) must pay $22.2 million to settle charges of bribing Greek doctors for more than a decade, according to SEC documents. Join the forum discussion on this post

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FDA Grants Eden Spine 510(K) Clearance for Its New Vertebral Body Replacement

Akillas | February 6, 2012
FDA Grants Eden Spine 510(K) Clearance for Its New Vertebral Body Replacement

Eden Spine launches in the United States its proprietary Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR), the GIZA™. Join the forum discussion on this post

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RTI Biologics Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results, 2012 Financial Guidance

Akillas | February 6, 2012
RTI Biologics Announces 2011 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Results, 2012 Financial Guidance

ALACHUA, Fla., Jan 31, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — RTI Biologics Inc. (RTI) /quotes/zigman/109594/quotes/nls/rtix RTIX +6.60% , a leading provider of orthopedic and other biologic implants, reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2011 as follows: Join the forum discussion on this post

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