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National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Larger Labs Report Kidney Function Routinely
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:20:00 -0400
Labs that conduct the highest number of routine blood tests are more likely than others to report estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), an important measure of kidney function that can identify early kidney disease, according to a survey funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The work is reported in the October issue of the "American Journal of Kidney Diseases."
NIH Scientists Discover Crucial Control in Long-Lasting Immunity
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:20:00 -0400
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have identified a protein that plays matchmaker between two key types of white blood cells, T and B cells, enabling them to interact in a way that is crucial to establishing long-lasting immunity after an infection.
Jack Killen, M.D., Named Deputy Director of NCCAM
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:05:00 -0400
John (Jack) Killen, Jr., M.D. was recently appointed Deputy Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
CNN.com - Health
Even presidents need time to chill out
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:35:52 -0400
Like the rest of us, Presidents work best when they take regular respites from the burdens of their position, according to White House insiders. From golfing to horeseback riding to bowling, each Chief Executive had his own way of unwinding.
Dalai Lama taken to hospital in India
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:22:58 -0400
The Dalai Lama was hospitalized Thursday night in New Delhi, one of his secretaries told CNN Friday.
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Larger Labs Report Kidney Function Routinely
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:20:00 -0400
Labs that conduct the highest number of routine blood tests are more likely than others to report estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), an important measure of kidney function that can identify early kidney disease, according to a survey funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The work is reported in the October issue of the "American Journal of Kidney Diseases."
NIH Scientists Discover Crucial Control in Long-Lasting Immunity
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:20:00 -0400
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have identified a protein that plays matchmaker between two key types of white blood cells, T and B cells, enabling them to interact in a way that is crucial to establishing long-lasting immunity after an infection.
Jack Killen, M.D., Named Deputy Director of NCCAM
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:05:00 -0400
John (Jack) Killen, Jr., M.D. was recently appointed Deputy Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
CNN.com - Health
Even presidents need time to chill out
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:35:52 -0400
Like the rest of us, Presidents work best when they take regular respites from the burdens of their position, according to White House insiders. From golfing to horeseback riding to bowling, each Chief Executive had his own way of unwinding.
Dalai Lama taken to hospital in India
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:22:58 -0400
The Dalai Lama was hospitalized Thursday night in New Delhi, one of his secretaries told CNN Friday.
Sites:
Blood Types - DrGreene.com: The situation with human blood genetics is far more complex, since at each point there are multiple possible characteristics. Nevertheless, the genetics of human blood is far better understood than that of any other human tissue.BloodBook: Blood Book, information about blood, facts, transfusion, donation, blood safety, diseases, disorders, autologous blood collection and storage.
BloodGivers: FAQs about blood donation, examples of how it is used, basic facts and blood types and compatibility.
Cells of the Blood: Click on any of the cells to identify the cell type and get further information.
Cryoglobulinemia: Cryoglobulinemia Home Page
NHLBI: Contains health information related to blood diseases and disorders for the general public; topics include sickle cell anemia, anemia, hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
Pediatric Oncall- Routine Blood Test: Routine Blood Test
XLP or Ducans Disease Resource Site: In late November 2003 the 4 Hartley sons (Joshua - 12 , Nathan - 10, Daniel - 8 and Luke - 4) were diagnosed with a rare genetic conditions known as X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (XLP) or Duncan Disease. This is very rare with only around a 100 families world wide being diagnosed (althoug...
XLP: X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorder: Explains this rare condition which affects only males. Includes personal accounts and offers contact information for sufferers.
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