Infectious Disease Doctors in Watertown, MA - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

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Steven Scott Mccallister, MD
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 134 Coolidge Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-779-5514

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Extensive use of illicit alcohol worldwide according to new report

The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report released today by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).

Inhibitory interneurons cause excitation in the developing brain

Brain function depends on inhibitory cells that balance or 'brake' excitation. These neurons allow the brain to process information and also prevent runaway seizures.

Using mild painkillers during pregnancy can increase risk of male reproductive disorders

New evidence has emerged that the use of mild painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen, may be part of the reason for the increase in male reproductive disorders in recent decades.

Algorithms could help improve effectiveness of cancer treatment by predicting gene interactions

While network algorithms are usually associated with finding friends on social media, researchers at the University of Sussex have shown how they could also be used improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, by predicting the interactions between genes.

New perspectives in type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and treatment goals

An article published in the May 2010 issue of Postgraduate Medicine highlights the seriousness of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death in > 65% of patients with diabetes, and when complicated by the presence of obesity, the lifetime risk of developing CVD increases to 90%. The inherent problem is that many of the antihyperglycemic medications used to combat high glycated hemoglobin are associated with weight gain and/or hypoglycemia, which negatively affect CVD.

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