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In a related story about the Broad Institute, this was released today: potential news and warnings of tumors that could become resistant to a common cancer drug when used upon a recurrence of a tumor. There's a lot going on with genomic research at the center and this is just one...
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Good news as this hospital has been in financial trouble for a few years now and the two gifts listed below might be the savior, but to stay open, there are some major cost reductions. They also received a 75 million dollar line of credit. BD The gift, to be announced at a press conference...
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Well will we be born a Republican or Democrat, and someday the genes can do the voting. Seriously, another study looking at how complex the overall study can be. Serotonin seems to play a role as well as dopamine, but there's more to it than just these 2 elements. This is a first in the...
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Perhaps this trend could continue here in the US, healthcare facilities could use some financial help. BD Garou , the velvety piped crooner of sweet syrupy nothings, wants to open a private hospital clinic near the St Luc Hospital in downtown Montreal. He is a part owner of Medley , the cavernous...
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The first...called delicious...BD Will look forward to their first visit to the hospital together. Technorati Tags: Microsoft , Bill gates , Jerry Sienfield , Technology
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This does present a very good question, myself I have run tired of all the stuff on TV these days, but this is being done with a show that has a good cause, so I guess we shall all see if it is a fit. The Internet is such a wealth of information as well, and through YouTube, you can find videos, educational...
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This is somewhat of a return from times in the past, but many companies are seeing it as a way to reduce costs and provide medical care to employees at work, not just emergency care, but regular physician care. Yes there would be privacy concerns here too, as how much of this information could find it's...
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Leave no stone unturned. This study is being conducted in London and perhaps you can find more information from Allergan on their website for other locations. This is not just another test or treatment for wrinkles. More information available from the Allergan website here. ...
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How long will that new knee or hip last and what failure or issues can be predicted? There is a study looking at this issue right now. We have all heard and seen the videos with squeaking hips, knees, etc. and some with by far worse issues. Some fail overall, but not many, but the issue is...
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Interesting correlation on how the move business and Pharma share similar business plans when it comes to producing a blockbuster drug. R and D, yup, got high costs with both, unpredictable, yup, nobody knows until the release, budgets and flops, well it could be a toss up over which industry can...
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This is a must read and very well done. For anyone who has an aging parent, the quality of life that is left is something to think about and how much a person will or could go through, and be miserable and in additional pain until the day comes as well as the role the Hospitalist plays overseeing...
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Just a reminder that this Friday is the day, one hour, all television networks. BD Stand Up To Cancer - Friday September 5, 2008 - 8:00 EST POSTED: Sunday, August 31, 2008 FROM BLOG: The Medical Quack - Health Care blog, daily news and resources. Entertainment Blog Posts | Reuters.com
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A great interview from Robert Scoble, sit down and watch when you have time to listen to all. Does healthcare enter here, you bet. Do we want the government to stay in the dark ages? Maybe, as they might spy on us, but we don't mind Google and Microsoft doing it...does the government...
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Time for the armchair psychological report: I agree on one item here, that our society today has changed and it is NOT conducive to promoting emotion bonds between people as we have known in the past, and frankly this sucks! Unfortunately it is what it is. Well I can relate to this...
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This goes back to everyone is in control, yet nobody is in control. The one statement below says it all, technology is out of control, and this is just one example. Do we really know if we are consuming products from cloned animals? Can the FDA tell us this safe? Nobody has the...