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Christina Bakker, P.T., M.B.A.Physical Therapist Medicare: Not Enrolled in MedicarePractice Location: W370s10733 Shearer Rd, Eagle, WI 53119 Phone: 262-844-1254 |
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Experimental Therapeutics, Debiopharm join to develop oral small molecules targeting new class of epigenetic modulators
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)'s Experimental Therapeutics Centre (ETC), a center of excellence to advance and accelerate drug discovery in Singapore, and Debiopharm Group™ (Debiopharm), the Swiss-based global biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development of prescription drugs that target unmet medical needs including oncology as well as companion diagnostics, today announced the signature of an exclusive research collaboration to develop oral small molecules targeting new class of epigenetic modulators.
Senate control, outcome of congressional and state races tied to presidential contest
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Biocartis announces the successful closing of Series A equity financing round
Biocartis SA, a diagnostics company focused on fast and low-cost, integrated molecular and immunodiagnostics based on its proprietary micro-technology platform, today announced the successful closing of a Series A equity financing round. The Company raised EUR 10 million (~ USD 14.9 million) from a syndicate of leading life science investors.
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Physical Therapists: Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.