Family Medicine Doctors in River Ridge, LA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. James Michael Hill Jr., MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9605 Jefferson Hwy Ste E, River Ridge, LA 70123
Phone: 504-738-1600    Fax: 504-737-1264
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William Read Founds, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9605 Jefferson Hwy Ste E, River Ridge, LA 70123
Phone: 504-738-1600    Fax: 504-737-1264
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Dr. Michael Paul Hulin, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9605 Jefferson Hwy Ste F, River Ridge, LA 70123
Phone: 504-738-1600    Fax: 504-737-1264

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Findings show how cancer and aging are tightly interconnected

Researchers from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth have found that epigenetic changes to DNA are associated with aging in disease-free breast tissues and are further altered in breast tumors. Epigenetic changes describe heritable alterations caused by mechanisms other than by changes in DNA sequence. The discovery, published in the February 2014 issue of Epigenetics, illustrates how cancer and aging are tightly interconnected processes by identifying epigenetic alterations present in the normal aging breast that may increase disease risk in cancer-free individuals.

Reducing antibiotic prescribing in primary care alone may not stop drug-resistant E. coli infections

Strategies to reduce antibiotic prescribing in primary care are insufficient alone to halt the rise in drug resistant E. coli infections in England, a new report concludes.

Pregnant women need to be aware of coffee and tea strength

A Food Standards Agency survey published today shows that out of the samples tested, a cup or mug of tea could contain from 1 to 90 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, and instant coffee from 21 to 120 mg. Brewed ground coffee ranged from 15 to 254 mg.

Essential oils linked to abnormal breast development in boys

A new study has found that essential oils such as lavender and tea tree oils are connected to development of abnormal breast development in young boys. They researchers found eight different chemicals present in these oils that can interfere with hormonal development in boys. The study results are to be presented today (19th of March 2018) at ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Society's 100th annual meeting in Chicago.

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Family Medicine: Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


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