Hospitals in Rockville, MD - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Ratings: Phone: (240) 826-6527

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In lung cancer, silencing one crucial gene disrupts normal functioning of genome

While examining patterns of DNA modification in lung cancer, a team of international researchers has discovered what they say is a surprising new mechanism.

Novel diabetes treatment Syncria (albiglutide) improves glucose control and reduces weight

New Phase II data presented today at the American Diabetes Association 69th Scientific Sessions in New Orleans show that the investigational type 2 diabetes treatment Syncria (albiglutide) significantly reduced blood glucose levels and provided weight loss across weekly, biweekly and monthly dosing. Reducing blood sugar is a key part of managing type 2 diabetes, a disease that affects over 250 million people worldwide.

New AI-powered forecasting tool makes prediction of flu outbreaks easier

Predicting influenza outbreaks just got a little easier, thanks to a new A.I.-powered forecasting tool developed by researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology.

'Targeted' drugs may be effective against lung and colorectal tumors driven by novel gene abnormalities

Novel gene abnormalities discovered in a subpopulation of lung and colorectal tumors could potentially identify patients with a good chance of responding to highly specific "targeted" drugs already in use for treating other cancers, scientists report.

FDA grants priority review status to Eisai's eribulin NDA

Eisai Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review status to the company's New Drug Application (NDA) for the investigational agent eribulin mesylate ("eribulin," also known as E7389). Eisai is seeking FDA approval for eribulin in the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with at least two chemotherapy regimens, including an anthracycline and a taxane.

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