Implantable pumps deliver cancer drugs around the clock
Doctors report titanium implantable pumps about the size of a hockey puck can administer continuous doses of chemotherapy directly to tumors via chest or abdomen placement. An implanted port system connected by tubes avoids external devices, aiming to raise liver drug concentrations and improve stability during treatment.
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Seattle
Charles M. Balch
University of Alabama
Birmingham
Edward J. Modest
Oncology Research Center
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Winston-Salem
N.C
Modest
Infusaid Corp
Norwood
Mass
Sheldon Kazel
Infusoid Corp
Linn County Health Department eyeing employee health screenings
Linn Health Department seeks a federal grant up to 10000 to fund a three stage Health Promotion program for county employees. It would screen blood pressure diabetes cholesterol and offer counseling or referrals. If funded or not the department plans to proceed.
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Linn Health Department
Linn County Health Department
Keith Erickson
Health Department
Erickson
Free breast exams offered by Linn County health groups
A two day program provides free breast examination screening and education in Linn County. Nurses from Public Health Nursing Association will conduct exams at 400 Third Ave SE on Oct 28 and Nov 10 from 7 30 a m to 5 p m with appointments by calling 365 5241.
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Linn County
Public Health Nursing Association of
American Cancer Society
Public Health Nursing Association
Third Ave. SE
Cancer Society
Public Health
Brain Discoveries Map Inner Anxiety System in the Brain
Researchers reveal a brain anxiety system linked to benzodiazepine receptors and natural opiates. Discoveries show synapse chemistry, opiate receptors, and potential new drugs to treat stress related disorders. Next Thursday: Slicing into the mind.
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North America
Jack Bardhas
Stanford University
Philip Skolnick
National Institutes of Health
Outer Space
Inner Space
Snyder and
Pert
John Hughes
Hans Kosterlitz
Scotland
Denmark
Switzerland
Steven Paul
Wallace Mendelson
Paul
NIMH
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Johns Hopkins University
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