Pediatrics Doctors in Bedford, VA Accepting Medicare

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Siham Alzeer-khalifeh, M.D.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 554 Blue Ridge Ave Suite 8, Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 434-455-2480    Fax: 434-455-2487
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Dr. Sandra S Ratliff, MD
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 582 Blue Ridge Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 540-425-7910    

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Influenza vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations among young children

Use of the influenza vaccine was not associated with preventing hospitalizations or reducing physician visits for the flu in children age 5 and younger during two recent seasons, perhaps because the strains of virus in the vaccine did not match circulating strains, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Hospira enters definitive merger agreement to acquire Javelin Pharmaceuticals for $145M

Hospira, Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, and Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Javelin by Hospira for $2.20 per share in cash, or approximately $145 million. Hospira expects to commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Javelin common stock on or about April 21, 2010, in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement.

DNAnexus announces new cloud-based tools for analyzing large-scale genomic variation datasets

DNAnexus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for analyzing, visualizing, and managing next-generation sequencing data, today announced the availability of a comprehensive set of new informatics tools that enable life science researchers to efficiently analyze and manage large-scale genomic variation datasets in a cloud-based workflow.

Reprimo gene may play a role in menopause-related weight gain

A new study published in the journal Nature Metabolism in April 2020 indicates that some genes could allow women in menopause to remain healthy without hormone replacement therapy, which has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and breast cancer.

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Pediatrics: A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.


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