American Medical Systems to Webcast Analyst Forum on September 15, 2006.MINNEAPOLIS -- American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AMMD AMMD Aerodynamic Mass Median Diameter ) today announced that the Analyst Forum it is hosting in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. on Friday, September 15, 2006 will be made available via a live webcast through the Company's corporate website at www.AmericanMedicalSystems.com beginning at 8:00 a.m. eastern time. Access to the presentation will be available through the webcast player. This Forum will highlight AMS' senior management who will share information regarding the Company's key markets, strategic growth initiatives and product development pipeline. About American Medical Systems American Medical Systems, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota and including its recently concluded acquisition of Laserscope, is a diversified supplier of medical devices and procedures to cure erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia benign prostatic hyperplasia n. Abbr. BPH A nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland commonly occurring in men after the age of 50, and sometimes leading to compression of the urethra and obstruction of the flow of urine. , incontinence, menorrhagia menorrhagia /men·or·rha·gia/ (men?ah-ra´jah) hypermenorrhea. men·or·rha·gia n. See hypermenorrhea. , prolapse prolapse Protrusion of an internal organ out of its normal place, usually of the rectum or uterus outside the body when supporting muscles weaken. The membrane lining the rectum can push out through the anus, most often in old people with constipation who strain during and other pelvic disorders in men and women. These disorders can significantly diminish one's quality of life and profoundly affect social relationships. In recent years, the number of people seeking treatment has increased markedly as a result of longer lives, higher quality-of-life expectations and greater awareness of new treatment alternatives. American Medical Systems' products reduce or eliminate the incapacitating effects of these diseases, often through minimally invasive therapies. The Company's products were used to provide approximately 170,000 patient cures in 56 countries during 2005. More information about the Company and its products can be found at its website www.AmericanMedicalSystems.com and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2005 and its other SEC filings. |
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