Internal Medicine Doctors in Washington, GA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Lester T Johnston Jr., M.D. Internal Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 212 Hospital Dr, Washington, GA 30673 Phone: 706-678-6944    Fax: 706-678-6945

Kirkland Dodson, MD Internal Medicine Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 22 W Robert Toombs Ave, Washington, GA 30673 Phone: 706-678-4785

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Genetic change to non-DNA structures in cell can cause cancer

A mutation that affects the proteins that package DNA-without changing the DNA itself-can cause a rare form of cancer, according to new findings in this week's Science from researchers at The Rockefeller University.

Cardima applies for NASDAQ Stock Market listing

Cardima, Inc. today announced that it has applied for the listing of its common stock on the NASDAQ® Stock Market.

Obama to appear on Fox News; Heath reform will be high on his topic list

New York Times: President Obama is scheduled to give an interview with Bret Baier of Fox News Wednesday evening. The interview comes "at the height of a week in which Democrats, including Mr. Obama, are pressing allies and lawmakers to push ahead to get the health care bill passed in the House despite solid Republican opposition and the lessening of public support for the legislation." The interview comes after Obama administration aides last year criticized Fox News for its political coverage and commentary (3/16).

Pannexin1 channel protein critical for memory and orientation

The channel protein Pannexin1 keeps nerve cells flexible and thus the brain receptive for new knowledge. Together with colleagues from Canada and the U.S., researchers at the Ruhr-Universit-t Bochum led by the junior professor Dr. Nora Prochnow from the Department of Molecular Brain Research describe these results in PLoS ONE.

Limiting depth of sedation reduces risk of postoperative delirium in elderly patients

A common complication following surgery in elderly patients is postoperative delirium, a state of confusion that can lead to long-term health problems and cause some elderly patients to complain that they "never felt the same" again after an operation. But a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that simply limiting the depth of sedation during procedures could safely cut the risk of postoperative delirium by 50 percent.

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