Pulmonary Disease Doctors in Palmer, MA Accepting Medicare

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Theodore J King, MD Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069 Phone: 413-284-5400    Fax: 413-284-5559

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New method uses nanotechnology to map social network of proteins in breast cancer cells

A powerful new technology that maps the "social network" of proteins in breast cancer cells is providing detailed understanding of the disease at a molecular level and could eventually lead to new treatments, Australian scientists say.

Sausage-making greases overhaul votes and fuels criticisms

Last-minute, multimillion-dollar deals with wavering Democrats helped secure the support of all 58 Democrats and 2 independents needed to pass the overhaul bill, but they may also set a new bar for future horse trading, Politico reports. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., "won a provision exempting his state from paying the usual share of costs for new Medicaid patients. The deal critics have dubbed the Cornhusker Kickback is expected to cost the federal government $100 million over 10 years."

Idea of nuclear reprogramming holds promise for repairing damaged tissue

The idea of taking a mature cell and removing its identity (nuclear reprogramming) so that it can then become any kind of cell, holds great promise for repairing damaged tissue or replacing bone marrow after chemotherapy.

Use of thiazolidinediones by seniors linked with increased risk of heart problems

Older patients treated with the diabetes medications known as thiazolidinediones (which include rosiglitazone) had a significantly increased risk of heart attack, congestive heart failure and death, compared with the use of other hypoglycemic drugs, according to a study in the December 12 issue of JAMA.

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