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Bone Biologics receives Notice of Allowance of patent claims that protects formation of cartilage by UCB-1

Bone Biologics, Inc. announced today that it has received a US Patent Office Notice of Allowance of patent claims which strongly protects the formation of cartilage by the unique NELL 1 protein (UCB-1). Additional claims cover the surgical application of the NELL 1 (UCB-1) protein by several delivery agents.

18 Mar 2010

Pfizer-FRSQ-MSSS Chronic Disease Fund for chronic-disease prevention and management initiatives

The Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec in partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux and Pfizer Canada, is announcing the creation of the Pfizer-FRSQ-MSSS Chronic Disease Fund. Established with an investment of $5 million from Pfizer Canada, this research grant program, coordinated by the FRSQ, is open to Quebec-based researchers who work in collaboration with health professionals.

17 Mar 2010

Zimmer Holdings showcases Continuum Acetabular Cup System at AAOS 2010

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a leader in musculoskeletal care, today showcased its recently introduced Continuum Acetabular Cup System at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting. The Continuum Cup combines the best of Zimmer's proven hip technologies – Trabecular Metal™ Technology, Metasul® Metal-on-Metal technology, BIOLOX® delta and Longevity® Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene – with new innovations in what is now the company's most versatile acetabular cup system.

12 Mar 2010

Zimmer Holdings showcases Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments at AAOS 2010

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a leader in musculoskeletal care, today showcased its recently released Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments® (PSI) at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans.

11 Mar 2010

BIDMC scientist presented with 2010 Arthur Steindler Award

Christopher Evans, PhD, director of the Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Maurice Edmond Mueller Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School, was presented with the 2010 Arthur Steindler Award at this week's annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society in New Orleans.

11 Mar 2010

Insight Imaging commences operations in partnership with ARA in the Dallas metro-area

InSight Health Services Holdings Corp. announced today that it has commenced operations in partnership with American Radiology Associates, P.A. in the Dallas metro-area. Insight Imaging will manage the partnership, which has acquired ARA’s Willowbend Diagnostic Imaging Center. ARA has also agreed to provide professional services in the coming months at Insight Diagnostic Center – Forest Lane.

11 Mar 2010

AAOS 2010 meeting highlights emerging incidence of pediatric sports injuries

At today's 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), two separate studies focus on the dramatic rise of pediatric sports injuries in recent years. However, despite this alarming trend, awareness, education, warning signs and early treatment can make a significant difference and help keep these athletes in the game, according to the study experts.

11 Mar 2010

Oldelft Benelux acquires distributorship for EOS imaging system

biospace med (www.biospacemed.com), an emerging medical technology company based in Paris, and Oldelft Benelux, a renowned specialist in medical diagnostic imaging, announced today the signature of an exclusive distribution agreement of EOS, the world’s first ultra-low-dose 2D|3D imager. The agreement will cover the distribution of EOS for the Benelux area (Belgium, The Netherlands & Luxembourg).

9 Mar 2010

Pharmaceutical Institute announces the release of Therapeutic Area Essentials

Pharmaceutical Institute, a leading provider of specialized training solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry and a subsidiary of Campbell Alliance, today announced the release of Therapeutic Area Essentials™, a comprehensive suite of more than 155 therapeutic area e-courses covering diagnosis, cause, and treatment for over 40 disease states.

9 Mar 2010

biospace med receives FDA 510(k) clearance for sterEOS 2D/3D workstation for pediatric use in spine applications

biospace med announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market the Company’s sterEOS 2D/3D workstation for pediatric use in spine applications. The Company’s EOS ultra-low-dose imager previously has been FDA-cleared for use in pediatrics and adults, while sterEOS has previously been FDA-cleared for adult use in spine.

8 Mar 2010

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

There's an epidemic in progress, and it has nothing to do with the flu. A ground-breaking study published in the March 2010 Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found an astonishing 59 per cent of study subjects had too little Vitamin D in their blood. Nearly a quarter of the group had serious deficiencies (less than 20 ng/ml) of this important vitamin.

6 Mar 2010

Acupuncture may reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by routine breast cancer therapy

A new study, led by researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrates that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with commonly used hormonal therapies. Results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

4 Mar 2010

Study shows high rate of shoulder dislocation in young males and elderly women

An article published in the March 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reveals that the majority of all shoulder dislocations occur during sports activities and young males are at a higher risk. The study also shows a high rate of shoulder dislocation in elderly women.

2 Mar 2010

MSKIC accomplishes Obama's challenge by leveraging technology to health information sharing

Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants announces release of “Inside Business with Fred Thompson” documentary. MSKIC accomplishes Obama challenge of “more for less” by leveraging technology and bypassing obstructions to health information sharing.

27 Feb 2010

ACR REF Clinician Scholar Education Award for rheumatology health professionals

At the core of the American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation's mission is to attract the best and brightest trainees into a career in rheumatology. To do this, the REF has an extensive portfolio of awards and grants that provide support during critical career stages.

22 Feb 2010

FDA accepts filing of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' NDA for sodium oxybate

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing the New Drug Application (NDA) for JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of fibromyalgia.

19 Feb 2010

Fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2009 results announced by DJO Incorporated

DJO Incorporated, a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its operating subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC (“DJOFL”), for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. ReAble Therapeutics, Inc. (“ReAble”) acquired DJO Incorporated (“DJO Opco”) in a transaction completed on November 20, 2007 (the “DJO Merger”).

18 Feb 2010

Better and standardized animal models needed for musculoskeletal regenerative medicine

Clinical testing and development of novel therapies based on advances in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine that will one day enable the repair and replacement of diseased or damaged human muscle, bone, tendons, and ligaments depends on the availability of good animal models.

12 Feb 2010

New research suggests closantel drug may be useful in combating river blindness

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have discovered a potential new use for the drug closantel, currently the standard treatment for sheep and cattle infected with liver fluke. The new research suggests that the drug may be useful in combating river blindness, a tropical disease that is the world's second leading infectious cause of blindness for humans.

10 Feb 2010

Soy isoflavone tablet does not prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women

A previous six-month study by Iowa State University researchers had indicated that consuming modest amounts of soy protein, rich in isoflavones, lessened lumbar spine bone loss in midlife, perimenopausal women.

10 Feb 2010

Musculoskeletal News and Research

Bone Biologics receives Notice of Allowance of patent claims that protects formation of cartilage by UCB-1

Pfizer-FRSQ-MSSS Chronic Disease Fund for chronic-disease prevention and management initiatives

Zimmer Holdings showcases Continuum Acetabular Cup System at AAOS 2010

Zimmer Holdings showcases Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments at AAOS 2010

BIDMC scientist presented with 2010 Arthur Steindler Award

Insight Imaging commences operations in partnership with ARA in the Dallas metro-area

AAOS 2010 meeting highlights emerging incidence of pediatric sports injuries

Oldelft Benelux acquires distributorship for EOS imaging system

Pharmaceutical Institute announces the release of Therapeutic Area Essentials

biospace med receives FDA 510(k) clearance for sterEOS 2D/3D workstation for pediatric use in spine applications

Study shows clear link between Vitamin D levels and accumulation of fat in muscle tissue

Acupuncture may reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by routine breast cancer therapy

Study shows high rate of shoulder dislocation in young males and elderly women

MSKIC accomplishes Obama's challenge by leveraging technology to health information sharing

ACR REF Clinician Scholar Education Award for rheumatology health professionals

FDA accepts filing of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' NDA for sodium oxybate

Fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2009 results announced by DJO Incorporated

Better and standardized animal models needed for musculoskeletal regenerative medicine

New research suggests closantel drug may be useful in combating river blindness

Soy isoflavone tablet does not prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women

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