2004 Issue #07 :: Latest National News

Patients Holding Out For Artificial Disc Surgery Instead Of Traditional Fusion

Published Monday Sep 13, 2004 by admin

Evanston, IL — As the artificial disc nears regulatory approval for availability to the generalpublic, more back pain sufferers are putting off the traditional route of spinal fusion surgery and waiting to have artificial disc surgery instead, according to a new poll by Spine-health.com (www.spine-health.com).
The Spine-health.com poll of 461 back pain patients who are candidates [...]

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New National Consumer Survey Highlights Need For More Communication With Pharmacists

Published Wednesday Sep 1, 2004 by admin

Washington, DC — A new national consumer survey commissioned by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) generated important new data highlighting the value for health care consumers of interacting with their pharmacists. A consumer

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Podiatrists From Around the World Make Tracks In Boston For 92nd Annual Scientific Meeting Of The American Podiatric Medical Association

Published Tuesday Aug 24, 2004 by admin

Bethesda, MD — From Aug. 22-25the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) will host over 3,000 attendees from across the US and the world to learn and discuss the most recent developments in podiatry, such as pediatric diabetes, nail surgery, and shockwave treatments for plantar fasciitis. This global convention will feature hundreds of scientific lectures and [...]

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