Aspirin Has Little Benefit for Many With Heart Disease
Close to 20 percent of patients taking aspirin to lower the risk of suffering a second cerebrovascular event do not have an anti platelet response from aspirin, the effect expected to be protective. The University of Buffalo conducted a strictly controlled study over 29 months with 653 patients to confirm the 20 percent rate of aspirin resistance. Lead researcher, Francis Gengo, states, "Millions of people use low-dose aspirin for prevention of a second stroke, second heart attack, or second episode of peripheral artery disease. In those indications, it's crystal clear that aspirin reduces the risk of a second heart attack or stroke in most patients. But we have known for years that in some stroke and heart attack patients, aspirin has no preventative effect." (Read more about Aspirin Has Little Benefit for Many With Heart Disease)
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DNA Testing and Fear of Genetic Discrimination
The number of Americans taking of precautionary DNA testing is on the decline, and the reason appears to be fear of genetic discrimination from health insurers and employers. Some health experts are now calling for new legislation to help protect US citizens from being discriminated against, should their DNA reveal health risks. A bill, known as the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act, was passed by the House of Representatives last year, but has yet to reach Senate. The bill would prohibit insurers from denying benefits or raising premiums as a result of genetic information, and would prohibit employers from collecting or making use of genetic information for hiring, firing or compensation decisions. (Read more about DNA Testing and Fear of Genetic Discrimination)
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Your First Visit
By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College
Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist, Orthopedist, Neurologist, each one trusted by your doctor, each one trained to help you, whatever your problem might be. Each one can and should be helped by you.
Here are a few tips to help your caregiver help you: (Read more about Your First Visit)
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in America today. There are nearly 200,000 cases diagnosed annually. (Read more about Lung Cancer)
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What is Cancer?
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology,
New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY
The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become disorganized, cancer may develop. (Read more about What is Cancer?)
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What is Cancer and How it is Caused
Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs, such as the brain, liver and heart. And each of these organs is made up tissues, such as fat, blood vessels and muscles. (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)
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SICKLE CELL BREAKTHROUGH
Researchers at Duke University have made a potentially dramatic advance in the study of sickle cell disease.
The scientists now say they are beginning to understand what happens, on the cellular level, to patients with this often debilitating inherited disease. (Read more about SICKLE CELL BREAKTHROUGH)
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Artificial Blood
The first modern based blood-transfusion was attempted in 18h century France when an anemic boy received blood from a lamb. The boy died because then nothing was known of blood groups or blood compatibility. However, blood grouping and typing did not help in preventing the transmitting of diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis A. This became a great concern in the past decade. (Read more about Artificial Blood)
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SICKLE CELL CURE
There is new hope for kids suffering from the intensely painful condition called sickle cell disease. Doctors are now successfully performing bone marrow transplants on these children, completely curing them of the disease! (Read more about SICKLE CELL CURE)
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CORD BLOOD CELLS
Mitchell Forslind appeared to be a healthy two year old. But his mom Fran noticed something odd. He started to walk a little differently, and fell down a lot.
Doctors confirmed Mitchell had a rare, deadly genetic disease called Krabbe’s disease.
Krabbe’s disease results from an inability to create a key enzyme that prevents the accumulation of toxic substances resulting in damage to the nervous system. (Read more about CORD BLOOD CELLS)
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NY
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10532
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Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
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Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
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Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
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Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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