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Dongcheng Biochemicals Stages $110 Million IPO in ShenzhenYantai Dongcheng Biochemicals has completed a $110 million IPO on Shenzhen’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Board. The main products from Dongcheng Biochemicals, which makes APIs and finished products, are heparin sodium and chondroitin...

Lab Notes: Outlook for Amebiasis Tx Is Golden(MedPage Today) -- The gold compound auranofin, long used for rheumatoid arthritis, might turn out to be the best treatment yet for amoebic dysentery. Also this week: a new approach to male contraception.

ConforMIS iTotal® CR Knee Replacement System Wins Silver in 2012 Medical Design Excellence AwardsPrivately-held ConforMIS, Inc. today announced that its iTotal® CR Knee Replacement System has been awarded Silver in the “Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products” category of the

Vertex Receives European CHMP Positive Opinion for KALYDECO™ (ivacaftor), the First Medicine to Treat the Underlying Cause of Cystic FibrosisVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today that the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion by consensus recommending the approval of KALYDECO™ (ivacaftor) for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 6 and older who have at least one copy of the G551D mutation in the cystic fibros...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Battle - New Target IdentifiedOver one million adults in the U.S. suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that can be incapacitating. Researchers have now discovered the mechanism by which a cell signaling pathway contributes to the developmen...

11 Scientists Funded to Move Arthritis Research ForwardEleven cutting-edge scientists researching arthritis have been awarded grants totaling $810,000 by the Arthritis National Research Foundation. Moving arthritis research forward with new, innovative ideas. Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 Eleven scientists researching arthritis were recently awarded grants totaling $810,000 by the Arthritis National Research Foundation. With 50 million America...

‘My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management’ Update to Make Tracking Multiple Chronic Conditions on your iPhone EasierMy Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management ver. 1.990 will be available in the iTunes App Store on Thursday May 31st. Created and actively maintained by a RSD/CRPS patient, MPD is an iPhone app that empowers patients of chronic pain and illness to document, track, report, and manage their condition. Columbus, OH (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management (MPD) is used by thousands of...

One-Third of Arthritis Patients Also Experience Anxiety, DepressionAllsup highlights importance of working closely with physicians for treatment and when applying for Social Security disability benefits Belleville, IL (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 A new national study finds that one-third of people with arthritis also experience anxiety or depression. This combination of physical and mental impairments points to the complexity of chronic illness and the importance of wor...

Vertex Appoints David Altshuler, M.D., Ph.D., to its Board of DirectorsVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that David Altshuler, M.D., Ph.D., joined its board of directors as an independent director. Dr. Altshuler was appointed to the class of directors whose term expires in 2015. With the addition of Dr. Altshuler, the Vertex board consists of 9 members.

Questcor Pharmaceuticals to Present at Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare ConferenceANAHEIM, Calif., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOR) announced today that executive management will present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Healthcare Conference in New York on June 6, 2012 at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and subsequent archived replay of the presentation will be accessible at http://ir.questcor.com/events.cfm. The replay w...

A boost in microRNA may protect against sepsis and other inflammatory diseasesAcute inflammatory diseases, such as sepsis, as well as chronic inflammatory diseases like diabetes and arthritis, develop as a result of sustained inflammation of the blood vessel wall. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have discover...

Health Tip: Treating Osteoarthritis-- Osteoarthritis, often referred to as "wear-and-tear arthritis," is characterized by the wearing away of the cartilage that covers the ends of bones that form the joints. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says the pain condition can be.....

The Pain Whisperer Says Peyton Manning's Neck Can Be CuredSOUTH FALLSBURG, N.Y., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neck surgeries can correct bone damage and attempt to correct disc problems; however, with Manning's surgeries over, he's still left with significant soft-tissue damage, says one pain specialist. "There are seven bones in the neck yet six large layers of muscle groups. Most pain is caused by muscle and tendon adhesions where the cells have...

VQ OrthoCare® Announces New Treatment Option for Rheumatoid ArthritisIrvine, CA, May 24, 2012 --(PR.com)-- VQ OrthoCare® creator of the award-winning BioniCare® Knee System is pleased to announce the release of its new rheumatoid arthritis treatment option, the BioniCare® Hand System. Developed using BioniCare®, a pulsed electrical signal clinically proven to reduce pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, the BioniCare Han...

Comfrey Poultice: Repairs arthritis, muscle damage, bone fractures, joint damage, hernias, sprains, bulging disc, ligament damage and bruisesBALTIMORE, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Comfrey gets right down to the root of the problem. It does not seem to matter much which part of the body is broken, comfrey will heal it quickly. It is a great cell proliferant, or new cell grower, it grows new flesh and bone alike, and is wonderful for healing the inflamed tissues in a most remarkable manner. Comfrey poultices are freshly made usi...

Ossur Hf : Management Changes Announcement Össur hf. No. 19/2012Reykjavik, 23 May 2012 New R&D leadership Dr. Hilmar B. Janusson, EVP of Research & Development (R&D), has decided to take on new challenges to pursue his interst in the academic field and take on the role of Dean of School of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the University of Iceland. Hilmar will continue to support R&D as a long...

Meniscus pathology, osteoarthritis and the treatment controversyLoss of meniscal function is one of the strongest identified risk factors for knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, the best therapeutic strategy for patients with meniscus damage remains controversial. The authors explain the role of meniscus pathology...

Preventing Rheumatoid Arthritis Requires a Mixed Population of Regulatory T-cellsAn article discussed the latest thinking regarding the molecular aspects of how the immune system guards itself from the...

Best-Selling Author Ellyn Spragins Releases "Had I Known Then," A Collection Of Letters From Former Joint Pain Sufferers To Their Younger SelvesWARSAW, Ind., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- People suffering from severe hip or knee pain due to osteoarthritis wait, on average, seven to 11 years before undergoing joint replacement surgery.[i] Many people delay hip or knee replacement surgery due to fear, misinformation or a lack of awareness about treatment options. That's why DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. (DePuy) is teaming up with Ellyn Spra...

AbD Serotec to Launch Panel of HuCAL Anti-Drug Antibodies Supporting the Development of Novel Antibody TherapeuticsMorphoSys AG / AbD Serotec to Launch Panel of HuCAL Anti-Drug Antibodies Supporting the Development of Novel Antibody Therapeutics . Processed and transmitted by Thomson Reuters ONE. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. New Product Category Targets Contract Research Organizations and Pharmaceutical CompaniesMorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX)...

Optical Illusion Relieves Arthritis PainAmputees who experience phantom limb pain can sometimes get relief from an optical illusion. This trick involves looking in a mirror at the reflection of a healthy limb from a certain angle, which causes it to appear where the missing limb should be....

One of the Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Phoenix Wins Fourth Patient's Choice Award in a RowDr. Sumit Dewanjee, a Board Certified Phoenix orthopedic surgeon, has received his fourth consecutive Patient’s Choice Award. The award is voted on by patients, not doctors, so it is a true representation of expertise and bedside manner. Dr. Dewanjee specializes in sports injuries, fractures, and knee replacement. The office can be reached at (480) 449-3979. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 Dr....

Yoga Shows Promise in Rheumatoid ArthritisA new study shows benefits for young rheumatoid arthritis patients who practice Iyengar yoga. Medscape Medical News

IBEX Reports Update on JF Gareau/Garvinci Lawsuit MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 05/23/12 -- IBEX Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IBT) today reported on the progress of its action against JF Gareau and Garvinci Inc. BACKGROUND During the period from May 2006 to April 2007, IBEX (as part of a proposed transaction) made a series of loans to Garvinci Inc. totaling $1,000,000. These loans were personally guaranteed by JF Gareau, the principa...

Underrated Danger In Rheumatoid Arthritis From Standard Heart Disease Risk ToolsHeart disease risk assessment tools commonly used by physicians often underestimate the cardiovascular disease danger faced by rheumatoid arthritis patients, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Inflammation plays a key role in putting those with rheumatoi...

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