The tool is designed for use by doctors and will still need to go through clinical trials to determine accuracy and effectiveness. This is a joint effort and will be tested at Harvard Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic. Radiation oncologists and urologists are the targeted physicians...
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on 09-24-2008
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American Society of Clinical Oncology and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan will collect cancer information from 11 oncology practices in Michigan. Each physician will be paid around $3000.00 for their time in for the collection process. This is good for the exchange of information...
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on 08-12-2008
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This was sent to via a reader, and the video offers a new way of looking at cancer, as a fungus. Being I am a blogger and not a medical professional, I can't offer any opinions one way or another, but would certainly welcome any comments from those in a position who can and this would in turn...
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on 08-07-2008
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Great interview from the Wall Street Journal, I guess when it comes time to go over the costs a patient gets to select to either find a method of payment if they can, or the other choice (no treatment) and we all know what the horrible results can be from there. The physicians are there to treat...
The treatments are delivered with just one 360 degree rotation, the machine moves around the patient. It is also helpful for those patients who have a hard time lying still for long time increments. The time spent by patients for treatment is dramatically decreased. This could in time...
Not only does it have the potential to make one feel better, but think of the knowledge one gains in the process as well...according to the report blogging might also trigger dopamine release, just like music and and other stimulants do for us...it can certainly offer some comfort in discussing common...