Hospitals in Andover, KS - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Kansas Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 1124 West 21st Street, Andover, Kansas 67002
Ratings: Phone: (316) 300-4000

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MedUni Vienna researchers discover genetic cause of a rare disease

Researchers at MedUni Vienna have discovered the genetic cause of a rare disease characterized by life-threatening "liver crises" in early childhood and subsequent manifestation of neurological symptoms, such as neuropathy and ataxia (a movement disorder), when they reach school age.

Sunscreen pills from coral

Researchers have found that coral does not suffer from sunburn despite living in shallow water in tropical areas, because it is able to produce its own "natural sunscreen". By studying the compounds which protect it from UV rays, researchers hope to develop a tablet which can protect human skin and eyes without the need for dark glasses or sun cream. Scientists from King's College London said the first sunscreen pill could be available within five years.

States trying to wrangle Medicaid costs, with some unintended consequences

Wisconsin is not alone in dealing with the thorny task of trying to lower the cost of its health care programs for low-income residents. Massachusetts no longer pays for restorative dental care and dentures. Washington no longer covers eyeglasses and hearing aids. Minnesota no long covers chiropractic care. … Every state plans to implement at least one policy to control Medicaid spending this fiscal year.

Bed bugs are back in America

They're BAA-AACK! Thirty years after bed bugs were believed to be exterminated nationwide, the teeny, insidious bloodsuckers-which feast on sleeping humans-are making a comeback of epidemic proportions.

DHS expands business and product offerings with the acquisition of Reliable Home Medical Equipment

Dynamic Healthcare Services, Inc., a portfolio company of GMH Ventures LLC and Lakewood Capital, LLC, announced today that it acquired Reliable Home Medical Equipment, Inc. of Hackensack, NJ on February 10th, 2014. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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