Radiology Doctors in Progreso Lakes, TX Accepting Medicare
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 Dr. Purnima L Backlas, M.D. Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 735 Lion Lake Dr S, Progreso Lakes, TX 78596 Phone: 956-581-0303 |
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New poll finds consumers have trouble comparing physicians' quality of care
Americans consider insurance and a good bedside manner in choosing a doctor, but will that doctor provide high-quality care? A new poll shows that people don't know how to determine that. Being licensed and likable doesn't necessarily mean a doctor is up to date on best practices. But consumers aren't sure how to uncover much more. Just 22 percent of those questioned are confident they can find information to compare the quality of local doctors, according to the poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research (7/20).
Researchers exploring ways to stimulate patients' immune system to attack tumors
Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center are exploring ways to wake up the immune system so it recognizes and attacks invading cancer cells. Tumors protect themselves by tricking the immune system into accepting everything as normal, even while cancer cells are dividing and spreading.
Vitamin D and the risk of developing breast cancer
A connection between vitamin D level and the risk of developing breast cancer has been implicated for a long time, but its clinical relevance had not yet been proven.
ESRD patients with multiple myeloma living longer than before, shows study
The risk of kidney failure caused by multiple myeloma appears to be declining, and survival is lengthening for patients who do develop kidney failure due to this cancer.
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