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Payment cut has some physicians ready to drop the insurance - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

dBTechnoPayment cut has some physicians ready to drop the insuranceSarasota Herald-Tribune - 2 hours agoBy David Gulliver That unappetizing choice is how the major players paint the debate over a 10.6 percent cut in what Medicare pays doctors.An Honest Effort on Medicare Washington PostWindow is closing on Congress' ability to address Medicare cuts Rapid City Journal CNNMoney...

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Study suggests serotonin plays a role in SIDS - Los Angeles Times

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

dBTechnoStudy suggests serotonin plays a role in SIDSLos Angeles Times - 2 hours agoMice who overproduced the brain chemical showed symptoms similar to those of the infant syndrome before they died. By Wendy Hansen, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Mice genetically engineered to overproduce the brain chemical serotonin died at an early ...SIDS Linked...

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West Nile discovered in CV - Crescenta Valley Sun

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

CityNewsWest Nile discovered in CVCrescenta Valley Sun - 3 hours agoBy Ruth Longoria The West Nile virus made its way to La Crescenta this week in the first confirmed case for the year in the Foothills.Mosquito disease risk isn’t higher Milwaukee Journal SentinelWarnings Issued for Mosquito Diseases WPEC The Associated Press - Atlanta...

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Keep Pets Safe On Fourth of July - TurnTo23.com

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

NBC13.comKeep Pets Safe On Fourth of JulyTurnTo23.com - 3 hours agoBAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- With all the excitement of the Fourth of July fireworks, some people might find it easy to forget about man's best friend.Pets and Fireworks WCTVFireworks delight most people but often terrify their dogs Asheville Citizen-Times San Jose Mercury News - The Jersey Journal - NJ...

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Gender 'impacts on transplants'

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

Women who get a replacement kidney from a male donor are more likely to reject the new organ, scientists suggest.

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Farmers say salmonella scare has hurt tomato sales (AP)

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

AP - Expect fewer slices of red, ripe tomatoes next to the grill this holiday weekend.

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Medical Edge: Lp(a) may heal, but can increase heart disease risk - Post-Bulletin

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

HealthNewsMedical Edge: Lp(a) may heal, but can increase heart disease riskPost-Bulletin - 4 hours agoDEAR MAYO CLINIC: Could you explain Lp(a) and recommended treatment for this condition? Is there any new research? Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a type of cholesterol in your blood.Memory in Old Age Linked to HDL Levels Now ABC NewsHealth Buzz...

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Health Tip: Trying Pregnancy Again (HealthDay)

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Trying to get pregnant again after a miscarriage can be fraught with a host of emotional and physical concerns.

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Charity Welcomes Broadcasters Success In Promoting Audio Description

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

An innovative campaign by broadcasters earlier this year has dramatically increased public awareness of Audio Description (AD), according to research released by Ofcom . The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) welcomed today's report.

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Celebrating 50 Years Of Excellence In General Practice, Royal Australian College Of General Practiti

doctorworld — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:29:10 GMT

Tonight the RACGP's NSW & ACT Faculty is celebrating the opening of its new premises at College House, 12 Mount Street, North Sydney. The faculty's new offices overlook the Sydney foreshores and can cater for a multitude of events and activities.

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