Family Medicine Doctors in Edinburgh, IN Accepting Medicare
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 Thomas Webster, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: Tmc Camp Atterbury, Building 2, Edinburgh, IN 46124 Phone: 812-526-1120 Fax: 812-526-1178 |
 Sheryl L Elston, M.D. Family Medicine Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 911 E Main Cross St, Edinburgh, IN 46124 Phone: 812-526-9999 Fax: 812-526-4900 |
James Kozarek, MD Family Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 201 W Main Cross St, Edinburgh, IN 46124 Phone: 812-526-0261 Fax: 812-526-3118 |
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Scientists question CRISPR human embryo editing claims
A paper published in the journal Nature on the 2nd August described how a gene editing tool CRISPR could be used to correct a genetic mutation that leads to a heart condition. This team had performed the genetic editing on the gene sequences in dozens of viable human embryos to attempt to prevent a genetic heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Greater clarity on legal implications of testing incapacitated patients for blood-borne viruses needed
Anaesthetists are calling for greater clarity on the legal implications of testing incapacitated patients for blood-borne viruses, after a survey found that this is often done following staff needlestick injuries, in possible breach of UK legislation.
Birth control pill safety issues raised
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is looking at results from two studies that showed there is a higher risk of blood clots in women taking new birth control pills containing the compound drospirenone. Some brand names include Yaz, Yasmin, Beyaz, Ocella, Loryna, Gianvi, Safyral, Syeda and Zarah.
Penn study highlights need for more guidance on contraceptive use in women with cystic fibrosis
Only half of women with cystic fibrosis (CF) report using contraception and frequently apt to become pregnant unintentionally, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Study: Prosthetic valve endocarditis associated with high one-year mortality rate
Prosthetic valve endocarditis (inflammation and infection involving the heart valves and lining of the heart chambers) remains associated with a high one-year mortality rate and early valve replacement does not appear to be associated with lower mortality compared with medical therapy according to a study by Tahaniyat Lalani, M.D., M.H.S., of the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, and colleagues.
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