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Aching Back? Cholesterol Medication Might Help

Back pain, a hallmark of degenerative disc disease, sends millions of people to their doctor. In fact, more than 80 percent of patients who undergo spine surgery do so because of disc degeneration. And part of the answer ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Feb 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1




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One-off treatment to stop back pain -- Using patients' own stem cells

A University of Manchester researcher has developed a treatment for lower back pain using the patient’s own stem cells, which could replace the use of strong painkillers or surgery that can cause debilitation, neither of ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 30, 2006 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (9) | comments 0


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