Ophthalmology Doctors in West Springfield, MA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Cris Martin Pacis Jacoba, MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 180 Daggett Dr, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone: 413-452-4111

Dr. Theodore Mark Ingis, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 46 Daggett Dr, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone: 413-733-2260

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HIV, NCDs impact achievement of MDGs, study says

Unequal progress in achieving U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for tuberculosis and child mortality in low-income countries is related to the countries' burdens of HIV and non-communicable diseases (NCD), according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Medicine, Reuters reports (Kelland, 3/2).

HMF in high-fructose corn syrup linked to DNA damage in humans

Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) often fed to honey bees.

Scientists to combine NK cell therapy with immunocytokine to target childhood cancer

Researchers have made rapid advances in understanding how to manipulate the immune system safely to destroy cancer cells. Adoptive transfer of haploidentical natural killer cells has shown promise as a treatment option to target and kill cancer cells in a less toxic way than conventional therapies. Now for the first time, scientists will combine NK cell therapy with an immunocytokine to target children with relapsed/refractory disease including those with bulky tumors.

Tiny implantable 'tea bag' senses glucose levels and automatically releases insulin

Children with Type 1 diabetes have only one option to control their blood sugar: insulin treatment. Ravaged by an autoimmune disease that attacks their own pancreas and islets - microscopic clusters of cells that sense blood sugar and produce insulin - patients are forced to rely on insulin from an external source.

Study: Failure to extend ACA Medicaid coverage widens cancer screening disparities for low-income women

Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researchers recently conducted a study that found low-income and uninsured women in states that are not expanding their Affordable Care Act Medicaid coverage are less likely to receive breast and cervical cancer screenings compared to states that are implementing expansions.

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