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April 3, 2007 / 10:04 AM

Japan approves Boston Scientific's stent

NATICK, Mass., April 3 (UPI) -- Boston Scientific said Tuesday the Japanese government approved its TAXUS Express2 stent for use in the country.

The company, which received the approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, said it plans to launch the TAXUS Express2 paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system after reimbursement approval is granted.

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"The approval of the TAXUS Express2 stent is an important event for the treatment of cardiovascular disease in Japan," said Jim Tobin, Boston Scientific's president and CEO.

"We are pleased to provide Japanese physicians with this proven technology, which will help improve the quality of life for so many patients," Tobin added.

Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life-shortening genes

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Healthy lifestyle could counteract effects of life-shortening genes

NEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) -- A healthy lifestyle could counteract the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60%, a new analysis of several large long-term studies suggests.

Plant-based diet may reduce risk of emphysema among smokers

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Plant-based diet may reduce risk of emphysema among smokers

Current and former smokers might lower their risk for emphysema if they adopt a highly nutritional plant-based diet, a new study shows.

Researchers identify genetic cause of rare movement disorder

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Researchers identify genetic cause of rare movement disorder

Researchers have conclusively identified the genetic cause of a rare, progressive movement disorder.

Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

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Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to 8 years before it appears on X-rays

NEW YORK< April 26 (UPI) -- Detecting knee osteoarthritis with a blood test up to eight years before it appears on X-rays -- as researchers have done -- could lead to therapies that delay disease progression and restore joint health, a study finds.

Emotional toll of a stolen dog similar to losing a child, study shows

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Emotional toll of a stolen dog similar to losing a child, study shows

The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds.

Cluster of HIV cases linked to microneedling treatments at New Mexico spa

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Cluster of HIV cases linked to microneedling treatments at New Mexico spa

A cluster of clients who had gotten "vampire facial" microneedling skin treatments at a New Mexico spa were diagnosed with HIV, probably via poorly cleaned instruments, a new report finds.

Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

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Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life

Folks who regularly climb stairs have a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, and a 39% reduced risk of dying from heart disease, compared to those who always take the elevator, researchers found.

Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

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Putting off surgery may be more risky for some seniors

A new study seeks to sort out who might be at highest risk for a complication from emergency surgeries -- and which surgeries are more prone to trouble.

Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

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Vancomycin may be losing effectiveness against C. diff

A new study suggests that the leading antibiotic used to fight Clostridioides difficile, vancomycin, may be losing potency against this killer.

Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

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Use of antipsychotic meds for older adults drops after warning letter from Medicare

Warning letters sent by Medicare officials can prompt a decline in antipsychotic prescriptions for seniors with dementia, a new study finds.

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