Beating the back ache

Article Abstract:

Almost 300,000 people underwent spinal fusion surgery in 1998, but a new procedure called intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty takes only 15 minutes to perform under local anaesthetic, at a fraction of the cost. Results of 700 patients who have undergone the new treatment are promising. 80% of recipients report reduced pain, and half of those taking narcotic painkillers stopped taking drugs after the surgery.

Innovations, Surgery, Back, Spinal fusion

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Hitching a ride on the geeks' back

Article Abstract:

This article a new internet stock offering by Ocean Resources, an Australian company formerly known for an unsuccessful effort to prospect for diamonds off the coast of Indonesia. Relevant points include the company's current plans to market software to internet users that will recognize and manage incoming telephone calls.

Australia, Column, Information services, Securities, Information services industry, Ocean Resources

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