Pediatrics Doctors in Shillington, PA Accepting Medicare
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 Dr. Milka E. Velazquez, M.D. Pediatrics Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 14 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607 Phone: 610-777-7781 |
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IDSA guidelines describe best methods for diagnosis of prosthetic joint infections
Of the one million people each year who get hips and knees replaced, as many as 20,000 will get an infection in the new joint, a number that is expected to skyrocket in the next 20 years. Multispecialty physician teams need to work together to reduce disability, death and costs associated with the ever-growing number of these prosthetic joint infections, note the first guidelines on the topic being released by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).
Cessation fatigue predicts relapse rate after attempts to quit smoking
Although there is good news about smoking - only 14 percent of Americans smoke, the lowest number ever, according to a 2017 National Health Interview Survey - challenges remain. In a given year, more than 40 percent of smokers make no attempt to quit.
Tick-borne brain infection reported in UK
Tick bites are known to spread infections. An infectious condition that can affect the brain has been identified for the first time in the United Kingdom and the disease has been found to spread via tick bites say sources.
Index endoscopy results are crucial for assessment of Barrett's patients
A new study indicates that both high-grade abnormal cellular changes (dysplasia) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (a form of cancer) have increased in the last 25 years among people with a digestive condition known as Barrett's esophagus.
Vitamin D, fish oil supplements do not help preserve kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes
Supplements of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids (often sold as fish oil) do not help people with type 2 diabetes stave off chronic kidney disease, according to findings from the largest clinical study to date of the supplements in this patient population.
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