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Cites research findings on the effectiveness of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in preventing or even partially reversing the pain, height loss and dowager's hump caused by osteoporotic fractures in young and old people. Innovative approaches to vertebroplasty; Future applications of vertebroplasty to treat fragile, osteoporotic vertebrae in at-risk patients.

Cites research findings on the potential role of matrix metalloproteinase-2's tumor necrosis factor-alpha-converting function in the treatment of pain from chronic constriction injury (CCI). Painful neuropathy caused by CCI in peripheral nerves; Process of axonal degeneration and endoneural remodeling that involves macrophage recruitment and a local increase in extracellular proteases.

Cites research findings on the effectiveness of simple relaxation techniques, such as warm eye mask and a massaging pillow, in reducing pain. Use of the accessible items to lessen self-reported pain in volunteers who administered weak pulses of electric currents to their teeth; Key physiological changes observed in people who use the techniques.

Reports that Orthofix International NV has received notification from the United States Food and Drug Administration approving the firm's 'Patient Registry Data' for use in making claims about its Physio-Stim bone growth stimulator. Applications of the Physio-Stim therapy in healing non-union fractures; Description of how the bone-growth stimulator works.

Reports that Gliatech Inc. announced that company scientists have obtained data showing than an anti-properdin monoclonal antibody is effective at reducing inflammation in a rabbit model of immune complex deposition. Inflammatory conditions caused by the presence of immune complexes in the body; Description of how properdin acts as a host immune defense system.

Reports that Collateral Therapeutics Inc. announced positive preliminary results in the clinical trials of GeneRx, its lead non-surgical angiogenic gene therapy product candidate. Application in the treatment of patients with stable exertional angina due to coronary artery diseases; Demonstration of the therapy's safe and well-tolerated treatment effect.

Cites research findings on the effectiveness of the interventional radiology technique in eliminating painful, unattractive varicose veins in the legs. Use of radiofrequency energy to heat the problem veins from the inside; Success rate of the technique in shrinking and removing varicose veins from the legs.

Cites research findings on the impact of fibroid embolization on the fertility of women younger than 45 years old. Definition of fibroid embolization; Description of the process is performed in patients with uterine fibroids; Effects of the process on ovarian function in women.

Cites research findings on the use of lasers to perform myocardial revascularization in patients who have exhausted traditional options. Potential relief for patients who have significant chest pain but are not eligible for bypass surgery or angioplasty; Changes in myocardial perfusion after different laser procedures.

Cites research findings on different techniques and processes to ease the pain from root canal therapy. Aromatherapy; Computer-administered anesthetics; Myths on root canal operations that endodontists are trying to dispel.

Cites research findings on the effectiveness of the laser technique percutaneous transmyocardial revascularization (PTMR) in proving long-term pain relief for patients with advanced heart disease. Description of how the PTMR laser treatment is performed through a catheter; Potential short- and long-term benefits of PTMR.

Cites research findings on the effectiveness of dual chamber pacing in treating patients with symptoms of dyspnea, angina and syncope. Use of dual chamber pacing as a widely available alternative treatment for a subset of patients with symptomatic hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy; Earlier research findings on dual chamber pacing.

Reports that Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. has extended its joint discovery and collaboration agreement with Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co. Ltd. Terms of the firms' joint-venture deal; Key therapeutic focuses of Millennium Pharmaceuticals; Emphasis of the companies' research efforts.

Reports that Aspect Medical Systems Inc. has obtained an exclusive worldwide license for Ghent University's feedback controlled anesthetic delivery technology. Entry by the firm into a multi-phase collaborative agreement with the university to develop a proprietary system for the administration of anesthetics and sedatives; Plans of the firm to refine and expand the capabilities of the delivery technology.

Cites research findings on the benefits of combining invasive surgery procedures and drug therapy to treat patients with angina pectoris. Significant reduction in patients' chances of suffering heart attacks or even death; Assessment of the effectiveness of the two treatment strategies.

Reports that physicians from Plano-based Texas Back Institute performed the first surgical procedure to implant the SB Charite III disc prosthesis in the United States. Trials for the SB Charite III Intervertebral Dynamic Disc Spacer in the U.S.; Comparison of the device with the lumbar-fusion technique of treating the back pain problem.