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PowerPoint Presentation (PDF File) of iTech Medical President & CEO Wayne Cockburn's presentation at BioContact Quebec 2009. VIDEO: Neurologist Alan Goldman, MD discusses Muscle Pattern Recognition (MPR) in video segment NEWS: iTech Medical Engages D & D Securities of Toronto as its investment banker. IN THE NEWS: New back pain treatment technology to get trials at Long Beach Memorial Campus. Quote: “We believe the availability of our MPR System as an evaluation tool to a healthcare provider for patients with soft tissue, non-surgical neck or back complaints will substantially improve the accuracy of diagnosis, rehabilitation and case management decisions.” Quote: “Sprains and strains are the most common reason for back and neck pain and the second most frequent reason, after the common cold, for a visit to a doctor’s office, so it’s no surprise that the interest in our Muscle Pattern Recognition technology (MPR) is so strong.” ANALYST REPORT: Heritage First Capital issues Green Light Signal for IMSU in Small Cap Briefing report for May/June 2009. Quote:“The medical technology sector is strategically important to the global healthcare market as preventive health options help to lead the way in wellness programs.” DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Back Pain Carries Significant Economic costs. Patients suffering from back pain consume more than $90 Billion annually in health-care expenses. NEWSWEEK: The Price of Pain: People with back problems cost 76% more on average than people without back problems each year. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL: UNC study finds 'alarming increase' in prevalence of chronic low back pain. U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS: Back disorders account for 24% of all occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work and account for $1 of every $3 spent for workers' compensation. |
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