Dr. Elizabeth Meejin Rottgers, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 6951 22nd Ave N, St Petersvburg, FL 33710 Phone: 412-492-1374 Fax: 412-854-5551 |
News Archive
Two case studies from Japan presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology point to a potential health problem in the United States, as more Americans consume raw fish in the form of sushi and sashimi. Anisakiasis (round worm) is a human parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae.
Fresh insights into how zebrafish repair their nerve connections could hold clues to new therapies for people with spinal cord injuries.
In Uganda, where "there are fewer than two health workers for every 1,000 people - a level the World Health Organization defines as a severe shortage" - the nation's parliamentary "social services committee, which has initial oversight of the country's health budget, pushed a resolution through parliament last week threatening to hold up approval of the entire budget unless funding to recruit and retain new health workers is increased," VOA News reports.
Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the 12 months after they have completed a pregnancy are 48% more likely to die than other young women with breast cancer according to new research to be presented at the seventh European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC7) in Barcelona today (Friday).
› Verified 6 days ago