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Medicare Seeks to Curb Spending on Post-Hospital Care

Medicare Seeks To Curb Spending On Post-Hospital Care Last year $ 62 billion — one out of every six dollars Medicare spent in the traditional fee-for-service program — went to nursing and therapy for patients in rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, long-term care hospitals and in their own homes … Read more on Kitsap Sun Colon cancer researchers target stem cells, discover viable new therapeutic path Dr. Dick explains: "When we blocked the BMI-1 pathway, the stem cells were unable to self-renew, which resulted in long-term and irreversible impairment of tumour growth. In other words, the cancer was permanently shut down." Surgeon-scientist Dr … Read more on Science Codex Read more... ...

Community Extra: Calendar

by Mr. Kimberly Community Extra: Calendar Healthy Lung Day: Learn more about respiratory care and how lungs function at the Healthy Lung Day Mini Health Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Providence Regional Medical Center, 1700 13th St., Everett. Free screenings … All proceeds benefit the … Read more on HeraldNet Study shows stem cells may repair brain injury According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million people a year will suffer a traumatic brain injury. … However, after three months, the researchers dissected the animals' brains and discovered evidence of recovery. “The cells … Read more on The Oracle Read more... ...

Is Steam Cell Research a Good or Bad Thing and Why?

Question by Wes: Is steam cell research a good or bad thing and why? Best answer: Answer by TychaBraheStem cell research is a good thing so long as women are not required to get pregnant and undergo abortions to generate stem cells. Fortunately, there are many zygotes that are the result of in vitro fertilization and are not wanted by the biological donors that can be used for this purpose. For those who say this is immoral, most unwanted fertilized eggs are destroyed. This allows them to be used to better human life. Read more... ...

Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Find Dual Diagnosis Treatment

If you know anybody with drug or alcohol addiction and suffering from mental problems, dual diagnosis treatment can help them. The two problems of substance abuse and mental health condition together can worsen the situation if untreated. It is vital to follow special programs that can help and are far more effective than traditional approaches to treatment. Dual Disorders Co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis is when you have a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or bi-polar disorder and a drug or alcohol problem. Both have unique symptoms and can get in the way of ability to function, deal with life’s difficulties, and relate to others. The two problems affect each other and interact, and can increase when left untreated. Read more... ...

New Patient Introductions – Evolve Wellness – ACUPUNCTURE GROUP

  New Patient Introductions – evolve wellness – ACUPUNCTURE GROUP – www.evolvewellness.com ACUPUNCTURE GROUP 607 N.Huntley Drive West Hollywood, Ca 90069 * Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy using moxa, or …   Stem Cells Used as Stroke Treatment in Mice Many of these patients will exhibit long-lasting handicap and will never fully recover. Following a stroke, nerve cells in the brain die and if these cells could be replaced by new healthy cells, this approach might be developed into a treatment. At … Read more on Bioscience Technology Read more... ...

Montana Stem Cell Rehab Day 2

...  stem cell rehab day 2 – Day 2 re-hab. Hints and tips learnt of the Internet and vets.   Plan to open rehab center in Farmington met with resistance "My concerns aren't about opening the facility, it's what it's going to be opening up to," said Rhonda Frazier, who lives next door to the proposed facility. Neighbors started a petition opposing the facility. They're worried the men could be dangerous. Read more on KOB.com Read ...

Spinal Cord Injury Treatment With Stem Cells

  Spinal Cord Injury Treatment With Stem Cells – Spinal Cord Injury’s Epidemiology; Etiology; Pathogenesis; Syndromes; Experimental Treatment With Stem Cells.   Hospital's new wing to help veterans with multiple injuries Most of the veterans who will be treated at the new wing are victims of polytrauma, the term used to describe a combination of physical injuries and mental health problems. Common injuries include amputated limbs, damage to the spinal cord, traumatic … Read more on Dallas Morning News Read more... ...