Hospitals in New Smyrna Beach, FL - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 401 Palmetto St, New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32170
Ratings: Phone: (386) 424-5100

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Young people's attitudes toward marijuana have become more positive in recent years, report shows

With Pennsylvania now among the majority of states in legalizing medical marijuana, a new report shows that young people's attitudes toward pot have become more positive in recent years.

Novel strategy to ameliorate symptoms of mitochondrial disease

Diseases affecting mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells, are often caused by mutations in the mitochondrial DNA. Symptoms of such mitochondrial diseases in mice can be ameliorated by increasing their levels of mitochondrial DNA, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet.

Talk smoothes the way to better understanding sick babies

Clinicians must foster improved communication with the mothers of critically ill newborns to improve understanding of their child's condition, research suggests.

UC San Diego receives two grants to expand TREDS program for older drivers

A team of experts from the School's Trauma Epidemiology and Injury Prevention Research Center has received two grants to expand the program, which focuses on interventions to assist older drivers who may be at risk for a crash due to age-related health impairments.

Antibiotic amoxicillin ineffective for treating cough according to European trial

The antibiotic amoxicillin, that doctors typically prescribe for common lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) such as cough and bronchitis, is no more effective at relieving symptoms than the use of no medication, even in older patients. The findings from the largest randomised placebo controlled trial of antibiotics for acute uncomplicated LRTI to date are published Online First in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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