Hospitals in Truckee, CA - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Tahoe Forest Hospital
Critical Access Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, California 96161
Ratings: Phone: (530) 587-6011

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More sensitive test to detect protein troponin associated with increased diagnosis of heart attacks

In patients with a suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS; such as heart attack or unstable angina), use of a more sensitive test to detect the protein troponin in blood was associated with increased diagnosis of a heart attack and improved identification of patients at high risk of another heart attack and death in the following year, according to a study in the March 23/30 issue of JAMA.

Johns Hopkins researchers use tiny particles to train immune systems of mice to fight melanoma

Using tiny particles designed to target cancer-fighting immune cells, Johns Hopkins researchers have trained the immune systems of mice to fight melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. The experiments, described tk on the website of ACS Nano, represent a significant step toward using nanoparticles and magnetism to treat a variety of conditions, the researchers say.

Demolition of abandoned houses does not reduce nearby crime, finds study

Cities across the country have sought ways to improve neighborhood safety and in recent years have pointed to demolishing abandoned housing as a way to achieve the goal.

UC San Diego establishes new Center For Anti-Parasitic Drug Discovery And Development

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of chronic and disabling parasitic infections that primarily affect poor and underserved communities.

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