Smith & Nephew plc (London) announced on February 3 the "execution of a definitive agreement" to acquire the U.S. medical device company ArthroCare Corp. (Austin, TX) for a cash price of $48.25 per ArthroCare share, a total of about $1.7 ...
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FootBalance hired Inverness Sales Group to expand awareness and distribution of the FootBalance System in the southwest region. Sean Logan,principal at Inverness Sales Group,and Brad Barber,brand ambassador for Inverness Sales Group,are ...
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If your New Year's resolution was to get in shape, you should ease into your exercise program, an expert warns. Trying to get quick results could do more harm than good. "It's important to know and respect your body's limits," Dr. Joshua ...
After a concussion, adolescents should rest and not return to schoolwork or tax their brains by reading or homework, U.S. researchers suggest. Dr. Naomi J. Brown of the Division of Sports Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ...
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Young people who suffer a concussion often want to return to school and begin using electronics right away, but resuming everyday life too quickly might delay recovery, researchers say. Kids who give their brains a few days' rest and ...
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Downhill skiing is a great way to enjoy winter, but you need to prepare your body beforehand to reduce the risk of injuries, an expert suggests. "Most of us don't train before going on vacation, but it's important for skiers to work out ...
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Winter sports and snowy day activities provide lots of exercise and fun, but there's also the risk of injury, an expert warns. "More than 700,000 injuries are reported each year in the United States due to sledding. More than 30 percent ...
In the frenzy of holiday celebrations and gatherings, it's easy to forget the basics of food safety, so one expert offers some simple reminders. "Food safety tips are always important, and especially during the holidays when cooking for a ...
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Altitude may affect an athlete's risk of concussion, according to a new study believed to be the first to examine this association. High school athletes who play at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer to sea level, ...
Virginia Tech's Marion DuPont Scott School of Veterinary Medicine has announced its"Tuesday Talk"topics for early 2014.The Tuesday Talks lectures series is designed to provide horse owners and professionals with valuable insight and ...
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US-based Dallen Medical has obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Tensyn band, designed for the fixation of ankle syndesmosis. Previously, the company has obtained FDA 510(k) clearances for its ...
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US-based Samsung Electronics America has announced the launch of its Samsung UGEO PT60A, a tablet-based ultrasound system designed to satisfy all applications in the point-of-care market. The Samsung UGEO PT60A includes a full 10.1 inch ...
Chamois Butt’r has added a women's-specific chamois cream to its line of skin care products. Her’ Chamois Butt’r was developed by a female sports medicine physician in collaboration with top female riders. Her’ ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Dallen Medical's Compressyn Staple, designed for use in rigid small bone fixation, specifically in foot, ankle, and hand applications. Using the company's patented ...
Regenerative therapies company Cytomedix has received clearance from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to commercialize its Angel cPRP system in Australia. The approval allows the company to use the system in the clinic or ...
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