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Severe Diabetic Problems End When Patients Receive Transplanted Cells
Transplanting
insulin-producing cells into severely ill
diabetic patients has been successful in
stopping blackouts and ending the need
for injections of insulin, a team of
researchers reported in a New England Journal Of Medicine early release. More...
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General Cancer Information
Cancer patients are frequently frightened and in need of information from the basic to the highly detailed. Finding the best, informative and trusted information among the 15,000 plus health related Web sites is a daunting task. In response, the US government has set up the Cancer Information Service which combines the best information for patients from the National Cancer Institute's various information resources.
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More Web Resources Than You Could Possibly Need
The Federal Government operates many clearinghouses and information centers
that focus on specific topics. Their services include distributing publications,
providing referrals, and answering inquiries. Many offer toll-free numbers and Web addresses. Read Viddya's list of centers in our article on Information Clearinghouses.
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1-800-424-LEAD
Now available--a lead poisoning prevention packet of materials designed to be used by librarians. The packet can be obtained by calling 1-800-424-LEAD. The good news is that lead poisoning is preventable, but only if parents, other caregivers, and members of the public are educated about the hazards of lead.
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