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Internal Medicine/pediatrics saw the largest percent change in number of active physicians from 2005 to 2010, according to the 2012 Physician Specialty Data Book, prepared by the Center for Workforce Studies at the Association of American Medical Colleges.

  St. Jude Medical announced that its Protégé spinal cord stimulator has received pre-market approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a NASDAQ report.

  Bioventus announced that the next generation of its EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System is now available in Canada.

Rotation Medical announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its implantable collagen scaffold technology.

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DePuy Synthes Power Tools announced the global launch of the Anspach EG1 High Speed Electric System.

  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has entered into an agreement with Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina for a new bundled payment program for total knee replacement surgeries.

Fishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health has unveiled a new joint center, according to a WHSV 3 report.

Stefano Sinicropi, MD, has begun seeing patients at Apple Valley (Minn.) Medical Center, according to a Herald Online report.

Troy M. Tippett, MD, was awarded the Harvey Cushing Medal by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons for his contributions to neurosurgery through leadership, service and dedication, according to a News-Medical report.