Nursing Homes in Sandpoint, ID
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 Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint Medicare and Medicaid Location: 220 South Division, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Ratings: Phone: (208) 265-4514 |
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint Medicare and Medicaid Location: 1125 North Division Street, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Ratings: Phone: (208) 265-9299 |
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Even in advanced stages total tumor size can have major impact on survival in lung cancer patients
For the two-thirds of lung cancer patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease, tumor size is not used currently to predict overall survival times. A new study, however, led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has shown that even in advanced stages total tumor size can have a major impact on survival.
Patients with COPD can benefit from computer-based decision aid
A new program developed by researchers at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and Pennsylvania State University may make it easier for patients with moderate/severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to make critical decisions regarding their care as their disease worsens.
Study: Non-COVID-19 deaths significantly increased from March through May 2020
March through May saw a significant increase in deaths over previous years - and not just from COVID-19, says a new study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Flaws in the selection process of surgical specialists
One of the Canberra orthopedic surgeons who missed out on being selected for a contract with ACT Health has alleged that the selection process is unfair. Two of the orthopedic surgeons were given contracts to work as visiting medical officers (VMO) in ACT Health. These doctors were colleagues of some members of the selection panel. The question of conflict of interest on these grounds was raised by the two unsuccessful candidates. One of them was Dr Paul Miniter.
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