Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Doctors in Woodsville, NH Accepting Medicare

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Joseph B Savage, M.D. Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 103 Swiftwater Road, Cottage Hospital Dba Rowe Health Center, Woodsville, NH 03785 Phone: 603-747-2900    Fax: 603-747-2992

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Two genetic alterations linked to benign enzyme condition keep hepatitis C patients anemia-free

Many people who undergo treatment for hepatitis C develop hemolytic anemia, a disorder that destroys red blood cells. In some cases, it is so severe they have to reduce their medication or stop therapy altogether. But now, scientists in Duke University's Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy have discovered two genetic alterations linked to a benign enzyme condition that keep some patients anemia-free.

Lung cancer patients undergoing LDCT experience elevated distress before screening

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening is recommended to screen patients with an increased risk of developing lung cancer, but little research regarding the emotional toll of screening has been conducted. Researchers from Stony Brook Cancer Center in Stony Brook, New York found 43 percent of patients undergoing LDCT experienced elevated distress before screening, and one-third of patients experienced continued distress even after being told there was no sign of cancer.

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance wins Employer of Excellence award

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance announced today that it is one of eight national recipients of an Employer of Excellence award from the American Academy of Physician Assistants Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management. SCCA accepted the award during the American Academy of PAs' Annual Conference, earlier this week in New Orleans, LA.

African-American women carry inherited genetic mutations that increase their risk for breast cancer

A high percentage of African-American women with breast cancer who were evaluated at a university cancer-risk clinic were found to carry inherited genetic mutations that increase their risk for breast cancer.

Protein-based CHD risk score developed

Researchers have screened over 1000 plasma proteins to develop a predictive score in patients with stable coronary heart disease.

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