The European Commission Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Alseres Pharmaceuti bi2691939 Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced today that Cethrin has been granted designation as an orphan medicinal product for the treatment of traumatic spinal cord injury by the European Commission

Former U.S. Army Parachutist Becomes First Person Implanted With The World's bi2691939 St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ) announced the first patient implant of an Eon Mini?, the world's smallest, longest-lasting, rechargeable neurostimulator to treat chronic pain of the trunk or limbs and pain from failed back . A 26-year-old patient was implanted the Eon Mini neurostimulator, a medical device slightly larger than a U.S. silver dollar

Dollar-sized medical device provides injured military skydiver pain reli bi2691939 St. Jude Medical, Inc. today announced the first patient implant of an Eon Mini, the world's smallest, longest-lasting, rechargeable neurostimulator to treat chronic pain of the trunk or limbs and pain from failed back

?Special girl? rising above special needs (Newport Independent) bi2691939 Three years ago a beautiful blonde-headed baby girl became an ambassador for the March of Dimes Jackson County

Former resident faces challenges (Wickenburg Sun) bi2691939 Joye Dillard Langley?s life has changed abruptly. The 1987 Wickenburg High School graduate, daughter of residents George and Jan Dillard and sister of Darla Green of Wickenburg now coping an injured husband who needs round-the-clock care

11-year-old lives constant pain from rare disorder (Weymouth News) bi2691939 When the little girl arrived at South Shore Hospital excruciating pain, she told the triage nurse she had chiari malformation. ?What?? the nurse asked. And the little girl sat down at the nurse?s computer and spelled the disorder on the screen. Eleven-year-old Julianne Dwyer an expert on the disease, though most doctors and nurses aren?t. She has lived through five years of ..

Mill benefit to help 2-year-old brain cancer (The Daily Iowan) bi2691939 Kevonte Phillips a typical 2-year-old many ways: He loves to color, play favorite toys, and watch The Wiggles. But unlike other little boys, Kevonte has brain cancer. "He was an outgoing baby," said Gloria Hardiman, Kevonte's great-aunt. "At first, he was walking, talking, but then there was no more walking or talking or anything. He was just a normal baby, doing what little ..

America's Health Care at Risk: Guaranteeing Patient Access to Specialty Care bi2691939 The nation's most influential voices health care are Florida to tackle one of the most critical issues facing Americans -- finding a cure for the nation's ailing health care system. James R. Bean, MD, president of the AANS, among the distinguished speakers presenting today. He speak about medical liability and Medicare -- two crucial issues affecting patient access to care

FSU's Greenlee stays tough (Tallahassee Democrat) bi2691939 When Florida State offensive lineman Antwane Greenlee jogged onto the field for the first start of college career on Sept. 6, would have been natural ? just for an instant ? for the sheer horror of that moment to come rushing back mind

Will disclosure affect flow of cash? (The San Luis Obispo Tribune) bi2691939 Dr. Kenneth Burkus quite confident eight-year relationship as a paid consultant for Fridley, Minn.-based medical device maker Medtronic Inc. hasn't compromised patients' care. In fact, amid the growing chorus of questions about the practice from government investigators and some of own colleagues spine , Burkus poses question: "If you needed a (neck) disc ..

Surgery sidelines Alfie - Edmonton Sun bi2691939 Vancouver Sun sidelines Alfie Edmonton Sun, Canada - 19 hours ago "I'm sure the went well," Barry said. "You take the piece (of bone) out now because can cause inflammation and can lock up the knee. Knee sidelines Sens captain Alfredsson The Gazette (Montreal) Sens captain Daniel Alfredsson could miss two weeks due to knee The Canadian Press NHL Senators lose captain to knee AFP Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA Todayall 187 news articles..

Weber surgery comes to light - Minneapolis Star Tribune bi2691939 Weber comes to light Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 5 hours ago Gophers quarterback Adam Weber played Saturday's game against Illinois just days after having arthroscopic knee . Gophers coach Tim Brewster Mason recruits make former coach proud Minneapolis Star Tribune all 3 news articles..

White to have surgery to remove benign growth from jaw - NBA - ESPN bi2691939 Sportsnet.ca White to have to remove benign growth from jaw - NBA ESPN - 7 hours ago Oklahoma City Thunder rookie forward DJ White have on jaw next week to remove a benign growth, the Thunder announced a news release. Former IU star sidelined Indianapolis Star all 7 news articles..

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