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Medtronic Spine Device Faces ProbeNovember 19, 2008, 12:19 pm by Wall Street JournalThe off-label use of a Medtronic implant for promoting bone growth is being investigated amid an FDA warning and whistleblowers' lawsuits.
More from Wall Street Journal Steve Jobs Has Hormone Imbalance Wall Street Journal: January 5, 2009, 10:12 am Steve Jobs said he has a hormone imbalance that is causing him to lose weight. The health of Apple's founder has been the subject of widespread speculation. Daiichi Writes Down Ranbaxy Deal Wall Street Journal: January 5, 2009, 10:10 am Daiichi Sankyo is taking a $3.84 billion write-down on its 63.9% holding in Ranbaxy Laboratories of India. FDA Recalls Eye-Surgery Device Wall Street Journal: January 5, 2009, 8:21 am Federal regulators are recalling a surgical device made by Advanced Medical Optics Inc. after receiving reports the product caused inflammation in patients' eyes. Cigna to Trim Work Force Wall Street Journal: January 5, 2009, 5:34 am Cigna will cut 1,100 jobs, and consolidate some locations to strengthen its competitive position amid the economic downturn. Grocers Launch Labels to Identify Healthy Foods Wall Street Journal: January 2, 2009, 12:04 pm As the nation's obesity and diabetes problems have become more serious, supermarkets hope that health-conscious consumers will increasingly look toward supermarkets to help them balance their diet.
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