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Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Smaller Implantable Drug Pump for Chronic Pain, Severe Spasticity

New programmable pump features greater accuracy, larger reservoirs and longer refill intervals, making treatments more convenient and easier to manage Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today announced...

Cambridge Opens Embryo Stem Cell Center

LONDON - Cambridge University said Monday it will open a center for human embryonic stem cell research to develop treatments for currently incurable diseases...

Other approaches likely to trump stem cells in Alzheimer’s research, experts say

NEW YORK ---- Despite the high profile that Nancy Reagan and others have given the idea of using embryonic stem cells to treat Alzheimer's...

Senate bill raises hopes of stem cell research proponents

ALBANY, N.Y. -- A state Senate bill drafted in response to former First Lady Nancy Reagan's plea for more stem cell research has raised...

Miracle-Man Pat Rummerfield to challenge Irwindale’s oval

IRWINDALE, Calif. -- Paralyzed from the neck down in a horrendous 135-mile per hour car accident, and all but given up for a life...

Canadians hear Hansen’s call and help make annual fundraiser a success

VANCOUVER, Jun 16, 2004 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Canadians heard the call from Canada's Man In Motion, Rick Hansen, as they came out...

Spinal cord injury treatment raises hope

The initial trial of a controversial method for treating spinal cord injuries within two weeks of an accident suggests it may be partly successful....

Court quizzes quadriplegic

Cape Town - Quadriplegic Ian Hamilton, who is claiming R23m in damages from the minister of safety and security, was quizzed in the Cape...

Local man sees St. Louis doctor credited with ‘Superman miracle’

MINER - Terry Cole has no self pity. Although he is disabled and uses a wheelchair, he doesn’t allow these circumstances to slow him...

Shooting victim builds new life

Spinal cord injury didn't stop Kent Hehr There it was in the middle of his face, itching. And it would take Kent Hehr some six...