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Can stem cells help those with arthritis?

Stems cells taken from just a few grams of body fat are a promising weapon against the crippling effects of osteoarthritis.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

People on higher incomes are happier with new knees

Knee replacement surgery is a very common procedure. However, it does not always resolve function or pain in all the recipients of new knees. A study by Robert Barrack, MD and his colleagues from the Washington University ...

Other created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Minimally-invasive failed biological aortic valve replacement successful in high risk patients

When a biologic aortic valve prosthesis fails, the patient often faces a high risk valve replacement through repeat open heart surgery. A new technique, known as Valve-in-Valve, uses minimally invasive techniques to introduce ...

Cardiology created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bayer profits up 11.5 percent on new drugs

German chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer AG said Thursday that its net profit rose 11.5 percent in the first quarter as new drugs, led by blood thinner Xarelto, boosted sales.

Medications created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0