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WOBURN, Mass., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. today reported that its lead osteoarthritis drug candidate, FX005, demonstrated significant pain relief over placebo at four weeks* in a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial. Top-line data showed FX005, delivered intra-articularly to the knee, was well-tolerated and resulted in prolonged improvement in joint pain and function throughout the 12-week duration of the study. These are the first-ever clinical results...

WHEATON, Ill., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeling ill can be completely consuming, taking over and interfering with relationships, careers and financial matters. Many people become frustrated when physicians don't seem to listen, or do not investigate the cause of a problem, instead they treat the symptom itself. Prescription medications often come with a laundry list of side effects, making those who take them weigh the original problem versus those caused by a medication that is...

"Arthritis of ankle being treated now at the center for regenerative medicine,"according to A.J. Farshchian MD, a regenerative medicine practitioner at The Center for regenerative medicine. (PRWEB) May 28, 2012 "Trauma to Ankle joint can cause arthritis," according to A.J. Farshchian MD, a regenerative medicine practitioner at The Center for regenerative medicine. The ankle join is known as a diarthrodial joint. Of all the joints in the body it is probably the joint most...

OMER, Israel, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The SRS system by Medigus, offers endoluminal treatment for one of the most common chronic conditions Medigus Ltd. [http://www.medigus.com ] (TASE: MDGS) announced that it has received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for its SRS endoscopic system. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120524/533495 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120524/533495-logo ) The SRS device is intended for...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamHealth, one of the largest providers of outsourced physician staffing solutions for hospitals, has entered into a joint marketing agreement with InQuicker, LLC, providers of the nation's first healthcare Online Waiting Room(TM), which allows patients the ability to skip the waiting room at emergency departments and urgent care centers nationwide. Through this arrangement, TeamHealth and InQuicker will jointly market a uniquely...

CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Chronic pain is terrifying. Sciatica and stenosis are two of the most common causes of persistent, debilitating back pain. Chicago resident Pedro Estrada suffered from extreme back pain that compromised his livelihood and soured his outlook on life. After taking time off from his job and consulting many doctors, he finally found relief with non-surgical treatment at the Illinois Back Institute. (Photo:...

RIDGEFIELD, Conn., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new national survey sponsored by the makers of Dulcolax®, constipation ranks as one of the top women's health issues that women are least likely to discuss. Yet, more than 4 million Americans have frequent constipation, accounting for 2.5 million physician visits a year. To help alleviate the issue and just in time for National Women's Health Week, the makers of the #1 doctor recommended brand of stimulant laxatives are...

Consumers have instant access to facility information, services and directions at their fingertips Waconia, MN and Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 Ridgeview Medical Center has partnered with iTriage® – a free health care app that allows consumers to find the closest medical providers and facilities directly from their smartphone or computer. “With the rapid increase of smartphone use, it’s critical to provide people with the resources to quickly and easily access health care...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is hard to diagnose as well as treat, but researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have discovered a way of confirming the disorder using stool samples. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic or recurring problems with pain and discomfort in the abdomen together with changes in bowel habits. The syndrome is common and is believed to be linked to dysfunction of the stomach and intestines, but our understanding of...

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert G. Graw, Jr., M.D., CEO of Righttime Medical Care joined more than 700 urgent care professionals recently in Las Vegas for the national conference of the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA). At UCAOA's conference, Dr. Graw networked with colleagues and learned about industry-specific issues affecting patients. The experience will benefit patients of Righttime Medical Care and the communities it serves. "Our management...