A study from the American College of Toxicology identified characteristics of state prescription drug monitoring programs that can be frustrating to clinicians and prevent optimal use of the programs.
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has received the 2012 Council's Choice Award at the ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communications Conference.
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Amedica appointed Bryan J. McEntire to chief technology officer.
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