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 Arthur Kellermann, MD, MPH |
Sound Science: Swift Action Critical to Restart Heart Listen to "Sound Science" as emergency physician Arthur Kellermann discusses the "chain of survival," the critical importance of treating cardiac arrest victims in the field, and how the benefits of an ambulance trip may sometimes outweigh its risks. . Go to Sound Science. . . |
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"Germs Go Global:" Trust for America's Health Report on Disease Threat to U.S. Emory professor James Hughes was a reviewer and participated in a press briefing this week on the new Trust for America's Health report, "Germs Go Global: Why Emerging Infectious Diseases are a Threat to America." Hughes has just been elected vice president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. View the report . . . |
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A Trio of Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Emory Health magazine reports on three Emory clinical trials harnessing the immune system to target beta-amyloid, a naturally occurring protein that clumps together and forms plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. The strategies aim to change the course of disease rather than just treat symptoms. Read more . . |
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 Polymer beads in rat heart tissue |
Animal Studies Show Polymer Beads Deliver Drugs Safely After Heart Attack Tiny polymer beads injected into the heart could slowly release anti-inflammatory drugs and potentially reduce permanent damage after a heart attack. Researchers injected the beads into rats' hearts after a simulated heart attack and found they reduced inflammation and scarring, then broke down into non-toxic components. Read more. . . |
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