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Advances in spine surgery technology have increased options as well as confusion for patients suffering from lower back and neck pain disorders. SpineSurgery.com demystifies the myriad of treatment options through comprehensive yet succinct explanations, including video, with translations into over 30 languages. Houston, Texas (PRWEB) March 28, 2012 As the field of spine surgery has advanced tremendously over the past 20 years, so have the options for patients, leading to increasing...
MISSION VIEJO, Calif., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., has just released a new Diet and Fitness section to help women eat right, exercise, and get to their healthiest weight. The section features exclusive celebrity workout videos, profiles of today's most popular diet and exercise plans, tips from nutrition experts and more. "For women who want to lose weight and improve their health, we...
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Relievant Medsystems, Inc., a privately held medical device company pioneering the therapeutic use of basivertebral nerve ablation for the treatment of chronic axial low back pain, announced today that it has secured $30 million in a Series D equity financing to advance and expand the Company's worldwide clinical development programs. New Enterprise Associates (NEA) led the financing with participation from existing venture...
Risk of serious fainting episodes in patients with severe asystolic NMS cut by more than half after 2 years A select number of patients who suffer from neurally mediated synope (NMS) – a disorder in which the brain fails to regulate heart rate and blood pressure – may be good candidates to receive a dual-chamber pacemaker to prevent common NMS-related fainting spells, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 61st Annual Scientific Session. The...
Women are nearly three times more likely to experience urinary incontinence for more than 10 years following a vaginal delivery rather than a caesarean section, finds new research at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition affecting adult women of all ages and can have a negative influence on quality of life. This new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden looked at the prevalence and risk factors for UI 20...
Society of Interventional Radiology showcases minimally invasive option to surgery that relieves lower urinary tract symptoms, helps men get their lives back A new interventional radiology treatment, prostatic artery embolization, may bring hope to men with debilitating symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, say the group of researchers who pioneered its use. The findings were presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 37th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Francisco, Calif....
Those with no insurance or limited insurance are no longer denied accessing vital physical therapy treatment. Naples, FL (PRWEB) March 21, 2012 Rehab In Motion was founded in 2011 by Dr. Samuel Hess, Orthopedic Surgeon at The Advanced Orthopedic Center, Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Hess witnessed firsthand how insufficient insurance and lack of patient education impairs the kinesthetic recuperation of his patients. The industry standard for at-home therapy or continuation of care...
