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Exactech announced that the Deferred Prosecution Agreement, effective since in December 2010, has expired.
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The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery's official comments express concern for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's review of spinal fusion for lumbar degenerative disc or joint disease.
Florida officials today confirmed the success of legislation intended to crack down on prescription drug overdoses in the state, according to a News-Press report.
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