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Drug-eluting Stents Safer than Bare-metal Stents for Coronary Bypass
Researchers have found that "coronary bypass surgery may carry less risk of serious complications if stents coated with a drug that suppresses cell growth are used in the procedure rather than bare-metal stents."
SAMHSA Offers New Series of Informational Kits to Promote Evidenced-based Mental Health Practices
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced last week the offering of a new Assertive Community Treatment Knowledge Informing Transformation packet.
Reprogrammed Herpes Virus Blocks Neuroblastoma Stem Cells
A recent study adds to the collection of data showing that early-stage cancer precursor cells having stem cell-like properties may explain how some types of cancer develop, become treatment resistant, and are prone to relapse.
MRI Shows Lack of Grey Matter Linked to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Using MRI to detect changes in adolescents� brain structure, scientists found lower levels of grey matter in the brains of those who were experiencing a first psychosis outbreak, compared with healthy counterparts.
Managed Care 101 in 2010 (Part XII): "One Cannot Manage What One Does Not Measure"
January 16th 2009There should be a "clarion call to action for universal health coverage. But expanded coverage needs to be coupled with comprehensive change in how health care is provided and how it is reimbursed," said Dr. Steven Safyer.
Retina Exams Might Lead to Early Cerebral Malaria Diagnoses
Of the one million deaths caused by malaria each year, most occur "as a result of cerebral malaria, where red blood cells infected by malaria parasites build up into the brain, leading to coma and convulsions and, if not treated swiftly, death."