A new work on a drug raising the prospect of a new life-prolonging drugHealth(Y) DestinationRapamycin is the drug that is used in widely in preventing transplant rejection and treat cancer. But the previous study of Rapamycin showed its positive effect…
A voice that should be heard – Haaretz
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Hillsville man's father speaks of life changing face transplant – WSLS
Gulf TimesHillsville man's father speaks of life changing face transplantWSLSOn March 20, 2012, doctors at the University of Maryland Medical center performed the world's most extensive face transplant surgery. (more) Frank Norris looks at phot…
Christiana Care Health System Named to Elite Group in Heart Failure Research – Healthcare Global (press release)
Christiana Care Health System Named to Elite Group in Heart Failure ResearchHealthcare Global (press release)WILMINGTON, Del., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Christiana Care Health System is teaming up with Thomas Jefferson and Temple univer…
An overview of chronic heart failure management – Nursing Times
An overview of chronic heart failure managementNursing TimesNurses in all settings may be involved in caring for patients with heart failure. This article reviews the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management options The practice content on …
Studies confirm H1N1 vaccine-narcolepsy link in Finnish kids – CIDRAP
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Protest at NICH after death of three children – The News International
Protest at NICH after death of three childrenThe News International“One of them was brought to the NICH and already had brain death,” Dr Raza said. Health Secretary Hashim Raza Zaidi confirmed what Dr Raza had said. Talking to The News, he said one…
Qualidigm Launches Care Transitions Leadership Academy: Extends Communities of … – Connecticut Business News Journal
Qualidigm Launches Care Transitions Leadership Academy: Extends Communities of …Connecticut Business News JournalQualidigm introduced Communities of Care two years ago to focus on reducing hospital readmissions for patients with heart failure. The pr…
First Stem Cell Transplant Conducted at UVA – The Flat Hat
The Flat HatFirst Stem Cell Transplant Conducted at UVAThe Flat HatResearchers at the University of Virginia recently conducted the first two stem cell transplants ever performed in Virginia according to the Daily Press. The program used non-embryonic …
For Those Wondering About Progress on Rituximab Trials for Chronic Fatigue … – ProHealth
For Those Wondering About Progress on Rituximab Trials for Chronic Fatigue …ProHealthWe know that: researchers collaborating with the Cedars-Sinai Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Center have planned to take part in Rituximab research, and Dr. Kogel…