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NEPA Summer 2006 Newsletter -

recognizing 2006 supporters

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems (ANS)

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems (ANS), a St. Jude Medical Company, develops, manufactures, and markets advanced neuromodulation products to improve the quality of life for the millions of people who suffer with disabling chronic pain and nervous system disorders. ANS’ advanced technology neurostimulation products include Eon^® and GenesisRC™ rechargeable implantable pulse generator (IPG) systems, Genesis^® and GenesisXP™ IPG systems, and Renew^® radio-frequency (RF) systems. These systems provide clinicians superior programming and configuration capabilities and offer patients increased control. ANS also offers a broad line of trial, paddle, and percutaneous leads, including Axxess^®—the world’s smallest neurostimulation leads—as well as a unique programming tool, Rapid Programmer^® 3.0, with Dynamic MultiStim^™ and Active Balancing^™ capabilities—both industry firsts. To complements its product offering, ANS offers experienced field support, around-the-clock technical support, reimbursement services, and a variety of continuing education programs.

Dominion Diagnostics is a national CAP and CLIA certified medical laboratory that offers clinical quantitative drug testing (i.e., EIA, GC/MS, and LC/MS/MS) and monitoring to support pain management regarding drug usage, drug elimination, illicit drug usage, and prescription compliance. Dominion also provides expert technical support, data management, third-party insurance billing, training/education, and research and development. Dominion Diagnostics is setting the standard in Pain Medicine by providing quality laboratory solutions for the management and treatment of pain.

Empi

Empi is a leading manufacturer and distributor of non-invasive clinic & home-use physical rehabilitation products that address: pain, muscle rehabilitation, ROM, incontinence and other physical impairments.

RS Medical

Relieve pain and restore muscle function with RS Medical neuro-electrical stimulators. Treat acute and chronic pain, spasms, disuse atrophy, range of motion, circulation and other indications. Company representatives provide unmatched physician and patient services.

Our RS-4i stimulator features our patented Data Card, allowing doctors and insurance agents to see a patients daily usage of the device and are generated for each patient monthly.

More than 500,000 patients have been treated with our stimulators since 1990. www.rsmedical.com