Anika Research changes corporate name to Anika Therapeutics.WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1997--Anika Therapeutics 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 Small Cap: ANIK ANIK Canadian COMSAT ), formerly Anika Research Inc., today announced it has changed its corporate name to Anika Therapeutics Inc. to reflect its shift in emphasis from research and development to commercial sales. The company's Nasdaq symbol will remain the same. Anika is a leading developer and manufacturer of technologically advanced hyaluronic acid products for surgical and therapeutic medical applications. The company's commercial products include: ORTHOVISC for the treatment of osteoarthritis osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint disease Most common joint disorder, afflicting over 80% of those who reach age 70. It does not involve excessive inflammation and may have no symptoms, especially at first. ; AMVISC to maintain eye shape and protect delicate tissues during ophthalmic surgery; and HYVISC for the treatment of equine osteoarthritis. Products under development include: INCERT for the prevention of surgical adhesions and HA oligosaccharides oligosaccharides (ol´igōsak´  rīdz),n. for the treatment of cancer. CONTACT: Anika Therapeutics Inc. Sean Moran, 617/932-6616 or Pondel Parsons & Wilkinson Susan Klein, 508/358-4315 Robert Whetstone whetstone, natural or manufactured stone used as an abrasive solid to sharpen tools. It is used dry, with water, or with oil. Such a stone of the finer grade used with oil is usually called an oilstone. , 310/207-9300 |
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