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This year Seattle will play host to the American Academy of Periodontology’s (AAP) 94th Annual Meeting to be held September 6-9. Registration is now open, and dental professionals from all specialties are encouraged to attend in order to learn about advancements in periodontology and earn up to 30 continuing education credits. Over 6,000 dental professionals and participating vendors are expected to be in attendance.

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Virtus International is the sponsor of the 2008 Future Medical Device Forum. This exclusive event offers fantastic industry networking opportunities with the likes of theMDMA (The Medical Device Manufacturers Association) and other top corporations, i.e. J&J, Bayer and Baxter, in attendance.

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Join leading researchers and clinicians in the field of gastrointestinal medicine as they discuss the latest research in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery.Research presented will include the following hot topics in GI health:Sunday, May 188:00 a.m.

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A review of medical claims from more than 70 managed care plans showed that 6.2 percent of patients prescribed the antiplatelet medicine clopidogrel submitted at least one insurance claim for ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding, according to data released by Cogentus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. here at the annual meeting of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research.

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Lyme disease is the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States, costing about $1 billion a year due to inappropriate medical care, lost productivity, and legal fees associated with misdiagnosis.

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Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. (NTI(R)) (Nasdaq: NTII) reported for the first time at the European Stroke Conference detailed analyses supporting the dosing regimen in NTI’s two ongoing Phase 3 studies of Viprinex(TM) (ancrod) for ischemic stroke.

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Internationally renowned brain experts will gather at Moody Gardens in Galveston on May 14-16 to discuss ways to treat and rehabilitate elderly men and women with traumatic brain injuries.

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Carbon coated nanomagnets may offer a new form of cancer treatment. Research presented at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) suggests that nanoparticles consisting of metallic iron with a protective carbon coat could serve as a safe and effective hyperthermia agent. In animal models, using heat to selectively kill tumor cells has proven efficient.

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UroToday.com A multimedia presentation was made at the recent Annual Meeting of the New York Section of the American Urological Association (AUA outlining the benefits of integrative and preventative therapies specifically in the treatment of bladder carcinoma.Proper nutrition, adequate exercise, and stress reduction, have been identified as factors in the reduction of the risk of chronic illnesses.Dr.

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More than 4,000 infection prevention and control professionals from around the world are expected to convene at a five-day conference next month to discuss many of the major issues facing their profession today.

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