Nursing Homes in Peckville, PA
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 Mid-valley Health Care Center Medicare and Medicaid Location: 81 Sturges Road, Peckville, Pennsylvania 18452 Ratings: Phone: (570) 383-7320 |
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Study explains important link between ED and development of coronary artery disease
Erectile dysfunction is caused by the inability of the artery that supplies blood to the penis to expand and contract properly. The study of this mechanism has led to a new understanding of the important link between ED and the development of coronary artery disease, and to new strategies for prevention and treatment, as described in Journal of Men's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
Senate Committee approves legislation that would invalidate mandatory banding arbitration provisions of nursing home admission contracts
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved by voice vote a bill (S 2838) that would ban the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts, CQ Today reports.
'Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research' event to be held on Nov. 6
Veronica Cappalonga, 28, knows a lot about living with cancer. Diagnosed at age 6 with leukemia and at 22 with a malignant brain tumor, the Los Angeles (Mar Vista area) resident will walk in the Nov. 6 Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research - not only to help fundraise, but also to show that survivors can fight these diseases with dignity.
Bio-Images and Medimetrics partner to deliver the next generation of smart pill technology
Bio-Images Research and Medimetrics Personalized Drug Delivery have today announced a partnership to introduce the IntelliCap to the global pharmaceutical industry as a clinical research tool. The announcement was made at the annual meeting of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, being held in Washington DC, USA, between 23 and 27 October 2011.
Thomson Reuters adds Cortellis Clinical Trials Intelligence for drug discovery and development
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the addition of Clinical Trials Intelligence to the Thomson Reuters CortellisTM suite, the industry's most comprehensive information solution for drug discovery and development.
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