Handicapped parking can’t be for sale, state rules

TRENTON — A Burlington County apartment complex had to pay a disabled tenant $15,000 to settle a discrimination complaint over a handicapped parking space, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. The tenant, who wasn’t named in the Attorney General announcement about the case, is a woman who suffers from various illnesses, including coronary artery disease, arthritis in the hip, gait disorder and a vision impairment commonly known as “night blindness.”

Pfizer’s 3 Fastest-Growing Drugs

After years of declining sales due to patent expiration on its megablockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor, the company finally appears to be on a path back to reporting year-over-year growth. Investments in mergers and acquisitions deserve some credit for its improving fortune, but a lot of it also rests on fast-growing drugs churned out by its research and development team.

Wrongly diagnosed foot injury may cause arthritis, chronic pain

New York, Jan.31 : Ever twisted an ankle or injured your foot and never thought of taking a second opinion after your doc prescribed you painkillers? Well give a second thought, now. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Review has highlighted the importance of additional imaging, second opinions for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Pets get therapy at Hooksett rehab center

… (Melissa Proulx/Union Leader Correspondent) A new veterinary rehabilitation practice is looking to further expand health-care offerings for animals in the state. Dr. Donna Chase specializes in physical therapy for companion pets at her new practice …

Tough workouts hurt hips

… she said. And with little downtime between routines or adherence to proper form, they were putting the long-term health of their hips at risk. “A lot of millennials are doing all of these high-intensity exercises that are great for the mental and …

How Big Is the Opportunity for Celgene’s Otezla Overseas?

Since winning approval for use in psoriasis in September 2014, Otezla has steadily been chipping away at U.S. market share in the indication, turning into a billion-dollar blockbuster in the process. Otezla’s sales continued climbing throughout 2016, and with launches planned in new international markets soon, sales could head even higher.

Autoimmune disease solutions revealed

… living with some form of autoimmune disease – with some suffering from more than one. And, according to natural health experts like Dr. Peter Osborne, this is no coincidence. Will Western medicine ever face reality? Dr. Osborne maintains that diet, …

Orthopedic Devices Market: Trend, Opportunities, Segmentation , Analysis and Forecast to 2021

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Orthopedic Devices Market 2017 Global Analysis,Growth,Trend, Opportunities Research Report Forecasting to 2021″reports to its database. PUNE, INDIA, January 13, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Orthopedic Devices : Summary: Orthopedic device can be defined as medical device used to replace the damaged or misplaced bone in order to improve the function of skeleton and reduce pain due to problems associated with injury/defect.

The Medical Minute: Taking Control of Back Pain

… better, then how to prevent a recurrence . Dr. Mark Knaub , chief of adult orthopedic spine service at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , said soft tissue injuries – strains of muscles, ligaments or tendons – are the most common …

New Trends in Laser Therapy

Let’s face it: While most Americans are familiar with the concept of physical therapy, very few actually know about the wide range of treatments it can entail. New patients tend to come in with a set of ideas about physical therapy and, generally, these ideas aren’t wrong.

Spectrum Generations t…

Spectrum Generations will be hosting Tai Chi classes starting on January 4, 2017, at the Muskie Community Center at 38 Gold St, in Waterville from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Classes will be taught by certified, trained professionals who will help participants improve balance, strength, and improve overall health and wellness.

We’re Bullish on Wide-Moat Amgen

Amgen has its roots in providing supportive-care products to kidney disease and cancer patients, and free cash flow as a percentage of sales hovers near 40% as the company undertakes massive cost-cutting and improves manufacturing. Strong newer blockbusters like Prolia/Xgeva and future blockbuster Repatha should defend Amgen’s wide economic moat from erosion caused by biosimilar and branded competition.

Successful psoriasis treatment

Americans spend over $71 billion a year on lottery tickets – and scratch-off games are a huge favorite. But that’s nothing compared with the $112 billion that’s spent annually to deal with the itchy skin condition psoriasis and its associated health problems, such as arthritis, depression and cardiovascular disease.