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 Vna Senior Living - Highland Avenue Campus Medicare and Medicaid Location: 186 Highland Avenue, Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 Ratings: Phone: (617) 776-4420 |
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Liquid biopsies could help identify, track bladder cancer and peripheral nerve tumors
Liquid biopsies detect tumor DNA in blood or urine samples. Two studies led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describe the potential of liquid biopsies to identify and track tumor growth in two very different cancers: bladder cancer and peripheral nerve tumors.
Researchers identify gene that increases risk of MI in newborns with CF
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have identified a gene that modifies the risk of newborns with cystic fibrosis (CF) developing neonatal intestinal obstruction, a potentially lethal complication of CF.
Tips to maintain healthy weight through Halloween and holidays
For many people, the scariest part of every Halloween is not a visit from ghouls and ghosts, but the chocolaty temptation of crunchy candy bars and sweet treats that surround us in stores, at work - even in our own homes. And sometimes it can be just too hard to resist. In fact, the average American will spend more than $20 on candy treats this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation's 2010 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey.
New research explores how genetic factors may be linked to low cervical cancer rates in Western Asia
New research provides an insight into why cervical cancer is less common in certain regions of the world even though they may have limited screening and fewer or no prevention programs.
National survey shows decrease in alcohol, cigarette and illicit drug use among U.S. teens
A national survey of students in U.S. middle schools and high schools shows some important improvements in levels of substance use.
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