Pediatrics Doctors in Apache Junction, AZ Accepting Medicare

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Marcela Cristea, MD Pediatrics Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1075 S Idaho Rd, Suite 206, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Phone: 480-889-1234    Fax: 480-889-1235

Dr. Manu Bhakoo, MD Pediatrics Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1075 S Idaho Rd, Suite 206, Apache Junction, AZ 85219 Phone: 480-889-1234    Fax: 480-889-1235

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Female insects control sperm storage to rule out genetic disorders

Scientists have found new evidence to explain how female insects can influence the father of their offspring, even after mating with up to ten males. A team from the University of Exeter has found that female crickets are able to control the amount of sperm that they store from each mate to select the best father for their young.

Eating more refined grains associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

A new study published in The British Medical Journal by researchers including SFU health sciences professor Scott Lear found consuming a high number of refined grains, such as croissants and white bread, is associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and death.

TargetEx to be the coordinator for CancerGrid consortium

TargetEx llc, Budapest announced today that the Research Directorate General of the Commission of the European Communities approved the transfer of the coordinator responsibilities of the European Cancer Research Consortium (CancerGrid) to TargetEx.

Glioblastoma multiforme can originate from cortical neurons

Scientists have long believed that glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive type of primary brain tumor, begins in glial cells that make up supportive tissue in the brain or in neural stem cells. In a paper published October 18 in Science Express, however, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that the tumors can originate from other types of differentiated cells in the nervous system, including cortical neurons.

Rate of stem cell transplants among African-Americans lower

Lower transplant rates in ethnic communities may be explained somewhat by a lack of suitable anonymous donors, a problem the medical community has long known and been working to address. Surprisingly, the study found the discrepancy in treatment held true even when the transplant was autologous (e.g. self-donated stem cells were used) or when the cells were donated by a relative, typically a sibling.

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