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New Thrombin Inhibitor Superior to Enoxaparin for Thromboprophylaxis
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The investigational oral direct thrombin inhibitor rivaroxaban (BAY 59-7939, Bayer HealthCare, Leverkusen, Germany) is "significantly more effective" than enoxaparin for preventing embolic complications after orthopedic surgery, according to a presentation on Sunday at the 49th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in Atlanta. Reuters Health Information
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Osteopuncture Might Be of Help in Knee Osteoarthritis
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Initial findings suggest that periosteal stimulation therapy (PST), also known as osteopuncture, may be effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA)-associated chronic knee pain in the elderly, according to Pennsylvania-based researchers. Reuters Health Information
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