Neglected Tropical Diseases

dr williams gastroenterologist :: Article Creator Division Of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition The UAB Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Children's of Alabama provides comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation and management of all pediatric gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional problems. These may include such common conditions as inflammatory bowel disease, liver transplants, metabolic diseases and nutritional disorders. The division provides both inpatient and outpatient consultative services. State of the art gastroenterology laboratory and endoscopy facilities perform a number of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which include: upper and lower endoscopy with biopsies, polypectomies, variceal sclerotherapy and banding, foreign body removal from upper GI tract, dilations, percutaneous liver biopsies, pH probe, hydrogen breath testing and anorectal motility testing. Multidisc...

orthopedic and sports medicine :: Article Creator Orthopedic Institute Expands Sports Medicine Practice Orthopedic Institute Welcomes Fellowship Trained Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Dustin P. Collins, MD. SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthopedic Institute (OI) announced the addition of Dustin P. Collins, MD, to help meet the greater Sioux Falls region's increasing demand for specialized primary care sports medicine for athletes, weekend warriors, and active individuals. Dustin P. Collins, MD - Orthopedic Institute, Sioux Falls, SD "At OI, we see thousands of sports injuries yearly, and the data suggests that the majority of these injuries are non-surgical," said Dr. Keith Baumgarten, a fellowship-trained surgeon at OI. "Our growing community needs more primary care sports medicine expertise. Dr. Collins will fill that gap from diagnostic evaluation and nonoperative treatment to rehabilitation a...

e coli blood infection :: Article Creator How Harmless E. Coli Turns Dangerous Hannover Medical School researcher Prof. Galardini from the RESIST Cluster of Excellence has found causes for bloodstream infections in the genes of bacteria. This will enable better diagnostics and vaccinations in the future. Escherichia coli bacteria live in the intestines of humans and play an important role there for normal intestinal function as well as for a functioning immune system. These intestinal inhabitants do not form a uniform population, but consist of a large number of strains that differ greatly in their genome and also in their metabolism. Most strains of E. Coli are harmless, but some can cause diarrhea or urinary tract infections and—if they enter the blood—bloodstream infections and sepsis via their toxins. Sepsis is the third most common cause of death in Germany. The bacteria have caused increasingly more diseases Prof. Dr. Marco Galardin...

united healthcare mental health :: Article Creator UnitedHealthcare Awards $500,000 To Five Federally Qualified Health Centers To Increase Access To Behavioral Health Services UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan awarded five federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) $100,000 grants to expand access to behavioral health services across the state. The FQHCs include Cherry Health, Family Health Center, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, InterCare Community Health Network and MidMichigan Community Health Services. "Our FQHC partners work tirelessly to ensure individuals in the communities we serve are able to obtain critical care like behavioral health support," said Dennis Mouras, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan. "It is an honor to collaborate with them to ensure Michiganders receive the services they need to support their mental health." Each of the FQHCs have dedicated the grant funds to specific project...

gastric specialist doctor near me :: Article Creator Celebrating Eight New Orleans Music Icons Over 80 Each year, Gambit takes some time to salute young New Orleanians doing great work in our city through our 40 Under 40 list. It's our chance to recognize the next generation pushing our community forward. But they're only one part of the New Orleans story. And many honorees over the years have readily admitted they stand on the shoulders of giants who have come before them. So Gambit is starting a new series recognizing New Orleans icons who have helped shape (and continue to shape) our city over long careers of work. This year, we start with music greats: Eight singers and musicians over 80 years old who helped develop the diverse sounds of the city, from jazz and rhythm and blues to Mardi Gras Indian funk and brass band music. We hope the short profiles below not only serve to honor the momentous work of eight key players on the Ne...

multi specialty medical group :: Article Creator The Organizational Structure Of A Multi-Specialty Clinic Linda Ray is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years reporting experience. She's covered business for newspapers and magazines, including the "Greenville News," "Success Magazine" and "American City Business Journals." Ray holds a journalism degree and teaches writing, career development and an FDIC course called "Money Smart." Orlando Health Adds 54-location Multispecialty Group Orlando (Fla.) Health on Aug. 1 added Florida Medical Clinic, a Tampa-based multispecialty group with 54 locations and more than 2,000 employees, including over 350 providers. "The synergy between our two companies will enhance opportunities moving forward," Florida Medical Clinic CEO Joe Delatorre said in a news release. "Joining Orlando Health enables us to further advance our ability to prov...

community home health :: Article Creator SEARHC To Close Sitka's Home Health Department Cindy Litman holds a photo of her late husband Tony. Litman says home healthcare was incredibly important to their family as they navigated Tony's advancing Parkinson's Disease. (Katherine Rose/KCAW) https://media.Ktoo.Org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/16HOME1_01.Mp3 The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closing its home health department in Sitka at the end of September. While the organization maintains that the closure is largely an administrative move, and that outpatient services – and in-home care – should be unaffected, some Sitkans are concerned that both the expense and quality of end-of-life care will change dramatically. Sitkan Cindy Litman's home smells like warm flour and butter. She's just pulled a few trays of cookies out of the oven. Her three cats lounge in a living room filled with books and art and photographs. Thi...