Nursing Homes in Appleton City, MO
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 Appleton City Manor Medicare and Medicaid Location: 600 North Ohio, Po Box 98, Appleton City, Missouri 64724 Ratings: Phone: (660) 476-2128 |
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Discovery of new trigger for chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
A signal molecule made by the human body that triggers the immune system into action may be important in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research published today in Nature Medicine. The authors of the study, from Imperial College London, say that if scientists could block this signal, it may be possible to develop more effective arthritis treatments.
Vestagen Technical Textiles' VESTEX receives two notable innovation awards
Vestagen Technical Textiles, Inc. today announced that its proprietary textile technology, VESTEX, has recently received two notable innovation awards. The first is the prestigious Edison Award, a global competition that recognizes innovations with potential to create a positive impact in the world.
First nationwide comprehensive obesity registry for bariatrics
RemedyMD (www.RemedyMD.com), the leading provider of disease registry software, today announced the first nationwide comprehensive obesity registry for bariatrics. The new registry was developed to help clinicians and researchers identify which interventions are most appropriate for specific patient populations.
HFSP grant to develop molecular probes to study "cellular GPS" system
An international group of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, Goettingen Medical School in Germany and the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom have received a Human Frontiers Science Program (HFSP) grant to develop molecular probes that will help researchers better understand the "cellular GPS" system that guides neurons to create a properly wired nervous system.
Marathon running linked to increased risk of pulmonary oedema
A new study has found evidence that marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema, where fluid builds up in the lungs.
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