Gastroenterology Doctors in West Plains, MO - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

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Husam A Barakat, M. D.
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1115 Alaska St Ste 214, West Plains, MO 65775
Phone: 417-257-5834 Fax: 417-257-5835

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Two-thirds of fetuses with HLHS have strong chance of survival

When prenatal diagnosis detects the severe heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) in a fetus, a comprehensive prenatal evaluation is important to provide parents an accurate prognosis. In HLHS, one of the heart's pumping chambers is severely underdeveloped. However, say researchers, in two-thirds of cases, reconstructive surgery affords the infant an excellent chance of early survival.

Injecting nanoparticles into the bloodstream to reduce brain swelling after traumatic brain injury

After a traumatic brain injury, the most harmful damage is caused by secondary swelling of the brain compressed inside the skull. There is no treatment for this.

Tobacco industry influences research

At a tobacco industry meeting in 1987 to consider how to ‘improve the industry's position'on passive smoking, one of the strategies proposed by Philip Morris USA was to ‘establish a genuine scientific journal on indoor air quality'. In 1989 the International Society of the Built Environment, was established.

Experts offer safety tips to prevent shoulder injuries when playing summer sports

Most families enjoy outdoor sports during the summer months—swimming, golfing and volleyball being some of the common ones.

Scientists reveal how microbes on plastic marine debris affect ocean ecosystem

Scientists are revealing how microbes living on floating pieces of plastic marine debris affect the ocean ecosystem, and the potential harm they pose to invertebrates, humans and other animals.

Gastroenterology Doctors in West Plains, MO Accepting Medicare