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Governments and stem cell research
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PHG Foundation|2009-12-21
In the US, regulators have approved thirteen new lines of human embryonic stem (HES) cells for use by federally-funded researchers..... |
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Pfizer to buy stem-cell therapy from Athersys- NY Times
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NY times|2009-12-21
Pfizer will pay Athersys $6 million initially and up to $105 million in the future, according to the paper.
Athersys's cells, which are derived from human bone marrow, have yet to be tested in people with inflammatory bowel disease, the paper said...... |
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Botox, facelifts may cost more as Senate eyes cosmetic surgery tax
by Sandra Block,
US Today|2009-12-21
If you're considering an eyelift or tummy tuck, you might want to have it done before next year.
Last week, the Senate began debate on an $848 billion health care reform bill tha...... |
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British Dentists Adding Value to Appointments
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Orthodontic Products|2009-12-21
A recent article from Dentistry.co.uk sheds light on the extra steps dental professionals are taking extra to get their patients through the door during a slow economic climate. |
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Medical tourism revisited: Not as popular as predicted
by Pamela Lewis Dolan, amednews staff,
amednews|2009-12-21
The recession and high travel costs might explain why one major medical tourism survey found fewer patients going abroad for care now than two years ago. |
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India - A Fastest Emerging Destination for Medical Tourism
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PR Minds|2009-12-21
Medical tourism has developed into a new source of revenue generation for hospitals in Asia. Growth in the Asian medical tourism market can be attributed to change in the demographics of developed nations..... |
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Latent class cluster analysis to understand heterogeneity in prostate cancer treatment utilities - Abstract
by Meghani SH, Lee CS, Hanlon AL, Bruner DW,
URO Today|2009-12-21
Men with prostate cancer are often challenged to choose between conservative management and a range of available treatment options each carrying varying risks and benefits. The trade-offs are between an improved life-expectancy with treatment accompanied..... |
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Make Weight Loss Your New Year’s Resolution; Learn More About Weight Loss Surgery from The Weight Loss Institute of New Jersey
by Saint Barnabas Medical Center,
The Alternative Press.com|2009-12-21
At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, we realize that weight loss is a
journey – not a destination. That is why we created The Weight Loss
Institute of New Jersey. |
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Ailing U.S. economy delivers a blow to 'medical tourism'
by Lindsey Anderson,
USA Today|2009-12-21
Fewer U.S. patients are traveling abroad for non-emergency medical
procedures, such as hip replacements or cosmetic surgery, because of
the recession...... |
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Medical experts recognize surgery as legitimate and effective treatment for type 2 diabetes
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The Medical News|2009-12-21
A first-of-its-kind consensus statement by 50 medical experts from around the world has pronounced surgery to be a legitimate and effective treatment for type 2 diabetes... |
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