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Landmark editorial denounces 'poor publication practices' in spine research

Loyola University Hospital spine surgeon Dr. Alexander Ghanayem is co-author of a landmark editorial challenging the integrity of published industry-sponsored research involving a bone-growth product.

Other created Jun 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds increased cancer risk with bone growth product

Spine surgery patients who got a bone growth stimulating agent as part of a clinical trial were three to five times more likely to develop cancer two to three years after being implanted with the product, according to a new ...

Cancer created Nov 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bolus epidural fentanyl cuts post-spinal decompression pain

(HealthDay)—Intraoperative bolus epidural fentanyl is effective at alleviating early postoperative pain after lumbar canal decompression, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in The Spine Journal.

Surgery created Sep 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Increased serum metal levels after lumbar disc replacement

(HealthDay)—Serum metal levels of cobalt and chromium are elevated at all postoperative time points up to 36 months following metal-on-metal lumbar disc replacement, according to research published in the ...

Other created Dec 22, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), based in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the world's largest[citation needed] medical technology company and is a Fortune 500 company.

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