FDA Approves New Once-a-Month Dose Of Actonel For Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new once-a-month dose (150 mg) of Actonel(R) (risedronate sodium) tablets for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Actonel is approved to reduce the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Essentials Of Orthopaedic Nurse Care
Orthopaedic NursingAn orthopaedic nurse is a specialty nurse trained in orthopaedicproblems such as fractures and is an expert in neurovascularstatus monitoring, traction, casting and continuous motiontherapy. More than 350, 000 hip fractures occur in the UnitedStates every year (Watters, 2006).
Arthroscopes Market To Reach 2.4 Billion Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global arthroscopic procedures are on rise, owing to their mounting scope and usage in the diagnosis and treatment of ankles, elbow, wrists, and hips, apart from knees. The number of arthroscopic shoulder procedures is also expected to increase with the introduction of advanced knotless fixation systems.
First Human Implant Of New Archus Orthopedics Facet Replacement System
Archus Orthopedics, Inc., announced that it has successfully completed the first human implant of its TFAS-C(TM) system, the newest addition to the company's product line for treating spinal stenosis, a condition in which degenerative changes in the facet joints result in compression of spinal nerves producing neurological symptoms in the legs.
Teva Announces Tentative Approval Of Generic Evista R Tablets
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval for the Company's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to market its generic version of Lilly's osteoporosis treatment Evista (Raloxifene Hydrochloride) Tablets, 60 mg.
Diagnosing Brittle Bones Before They Break
With an Australian admitted to hospital every eight minutes suffering from the brittle bone condition osteoporosis, a QUT researcher is using a Smart State PhD Scholarship to further our understanding of how bone fractures. Queensland University of Technology medical engineer and PhD researcher Victoria Toal said osteoporosis typically went undiagnosed until a fracture occurred which dramatically increased the risk of further damage.
Elsevier Expands Procedures Consult With Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics And Anesthesia Procedures
Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced hat it has added three new modules to Procedures Consult™ in orthopedics, anesthesia and emergency medicine. Procedures Consult (http://www.
Smith Nephew Launches R3 Acetabular System
Smith & Nephew, Inc. (NYSE: SNN, LSE, SN) Orthopaedic Reconstruction business announced the global launch of the R3 Acetabular System, an advanced multi-bearing acetabular cup system used in total hip replacement procedures. The announcement was made during the 75th annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the largest orthopaedic congress in the world, in San Francisco.
CoreSpine Technologies Expands Spinal Disc Site Preparation Efforts
CoreSpine Technologies, LLC, an emerging spinal device company announced the expansion of its platform technology for spinal implant procedures to include an application for minimally invasive fusion. The development of CoreSpine's Technologies' initial prototype concentrated on generating a complete and selective nucleus removal device.
Seeking An Osteoporosis Fingerprint Through Genotyping
For the first time ever, an extensive genome-wide search has been undertaken to find the genes linked to osteoporosis and fracture. Five regions of interest have been identified that appear to warrant further scientific investigation.From the age of 60, 40% women and 25% men will sustain a fracture due to osteoporosis, with the risk being higher in people with a family history of fracture.