About This Site
The understandBPH.com Web site is a collaboration of healthcare professionals brought
together by Boston Scientific Corporation and Academic Network, LLC. Its purpose
is to provide you with valuable information about treatment options for enlarged
prostate (BPH). We hope you find this information useful, but, remember, talking
with your doctor is the best way to know which treatment options are right for you.
The information provided on the understandBPH.com Web site is designed to support,
not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/visitor and his/her
doctor. The funding necessary to provide this health educational Web site has been
provided by Boston Scientific Corporation. This site does not contain, host, or
receive funding from advertising.
Academic Network
Academic Network, LLC, combines medical expertise with technological proficiency
to provide the multiple components of effective and successful health-related campaigns.
From policy issues to marketing, from educating consumers to recruiting clinical
trial participants, Academic Network works with both private and public organizations
to communicate their messages to the broadest audience.
Academic Network is woman-owned and operated by healthcare professionals from academic
medicine and research. It is staffed by specialists in telecommunications, Internet
and Web site technology, and health and consumer education. Uniting medical experience
and technological expertise, Academic Network is uniquely positioned to provide
communications solutions that address the diverse interests of today’s health-conscious
consumers.
Academic Network works with leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies,
healthcare organizations, and the food/beverage industry to develop comprehensive,
innovative communications and marketing strategies through a variety of avenues.
Our specialty areas include:
- Toll-free automated and live consumer response programs
- Clinical trial participant recruitment and site support
- Multimedia professional and public education programs
- Toll-free response programs for media campaigns
- Medical and health experts and consultants
- Fulfillment and customer service
- Web site design, creation, and maintenance
To learn more about Academic Network, we invite you to visit our company Web site
at www.academicnetwork.com.
Academic Network LLC does not receive funding from advertising. Academic Network
LLC does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is a worldwide developer, manufacturer, and marketer
of medical devices, with approximately 15,000 employees and revenue of $5.6 billion
in 2004. For 25 years, Boston Scientific has advanced the practice of less invasive
medicine by providing a broad and deep portfolio of innovative products, technologies,
and services across a wide range of medical specialties. Boston Scientific’s
mission is to improve the quality of patient care and the productivity of healthcare
delivery through the development and advocacy of less-invasive medical devices and
procedures. This is accomplished through the continuing refinement of existing products
and procedures and the investigation and development of new technologies that can
reduce risk, trauma, cost, procedure time, and the need for aftercare. For more
information, please visit
www.bostonscientific.com.
Disclaimer: This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation. You should talk with a urologist regarding your specific symptoms or medical condition.
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