Nursing Homes in Bethel, AK
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 Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home Medicare and Medicaid Location: 1100 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel, Alaska 99559 Ratings: Phone: (907) 543-6782 |
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Discovery of cryptic pocket in SARS-CoV-2 may lead to pan-coronavirus therapies
A new research paper published in the Biophysical Journal describes a novel binding pocket used by a viral non-structural protein (nsp) to form an activated complex with its partner nsp. In so doing, it may have revealed a common target that may be useful in the development of a broad-spectrum antiviral drug against all coronaviruses.
Researchers discover unique protein in malaria parasite that could be new drug target
Over a thousand people die from malaria every day. The disease is caused by a single-cell parasite (protozoan) that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Anti-malaria efforts currently focus on effective diagnostics, mosquito nets, insecticides and drugs.
Study uses mathematical models to examine link between water fluoridation and diabetes
Water fluoridation prevents dental cavities, which are a costly public health concern. But despite the benefits supplemental water fluoridation remains a controversial subject.
Prenatal exposure to influenza virus shown to reduce intelligence in adulthood
The Hong Kong flu pandemic was responsible for more than 700,000 deaths worldwide in the late 1960s, with major disease outbreaks in Europe in the winter of 1969-1970.
Genevac announces HT Series 3 evaporators with Inert Gas Purge option
Genevac announce HT Series 3 evaporators with Inert Gas Purge option enables safe operation even when removing highly explosive solvents such as diethyl ether.
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Nursing Home
A nursing home (also called skilled nursing facility) is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living.A skilled nursing facility (SNF) may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation.
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