Higher rates of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality experienced by African-Americans may be driven largely by differences in health care ...
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Medicare, Risk of Newborn Heart Defects, Increases with Maternal ObesityMedicare, Risk of Newborn Heart Defects, Increases with Maternal Obesity
The more obese a woman is when she becomes pregnant, the greater the likelihood that she will give birth to ...
Medicare – Targeting the Blood-Brain Barrier, May Delay Progression of Alzheimer’s DiseaseMedicare – Targeting the Blood-Brain Barrier, May Delay Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers may be one step closer to slowing the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease. An animal study supported by ...
Additional Genes Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration IdentifiedAdditional Genes Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Identified
Additional Genes Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Identified ...
Strategy Confirmed to Help Doctors, Determine When to Treat Retinopathy of PrematurityStrategy Confirmed to Help Doctors, Determine When to Treat Retinopathy of Prematurity
Scientists have shown that through an eye exam, doctors can identify infants who are most likely to benefit from early ...
Medicare Finds Independent Panel to Present Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline Prevention Findings on Wednesday, April 28; Telebriefing for Media to FollowMedicare Finds Independent Panel to Present Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline Prevention Findings on Wednesday, April 28; Telebriefing for Media to Follow
For many older adults, cognitive health and performance remain stable, with only a gradual and slight decline in short-term memory ...
MedicareCard.com, Experimental Immune, Boosting Drug Worsens TB in MiceMedicareCard.com, Experimental Immune, Boosting Drug Worsens TB in Mice
An experimental drug that boosts production of the immune system protein interferon worsens tuberculosis (TB) in mice, according to scientists ...
Medicare Card – Traditional ‘Heel Stick’ Test Is Not an Effective Screening Tool for CMV in NewbornsMedicare Card – Traditional ‘Heel Stick’ Test Is Not an Effective Screening Tool for CMV in Newborns
A routine screening test for several metabolic and genetic disorders in newborns, the heel-stick procedure, is not effective in screening ...
National Resource Directory – GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon ProgramNational Resource Directory – GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program
National Resource Directory - GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program ...
Child Abuse Prevention MonthChild Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month ...
MedicareCard.com Counts – 2010 Census: Why Is It Important?MedicareCard.com Counts – 2010 Census: Why Is It Important?
MedicareCard.com Counts - 2010 Census: Why Is It Important? ...
Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2010Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2010
Medicare premiums and coinsurance rates for 2010 ...
Change Name On Medicare Card – How too?Change Name On Medicare Card – How too?
If you are a U.S. citizen born outside the United States and their records do not show you are a ...
Medicare: Appeals Process – How does it work?Medicare: Appeals Process – How does it work?
Once an initial claim determination is made, beneficiaries, providers, and suppliers have the right to appeal Medicare coverage and payment ...
The following two categories of dental services are excluded from Medicare coverageThe following two categories of dental services are excluded from Medicare coverage
A primary service (regardless of cause or complexity) provided for the care, treatment, removal, or replacement of teeth or structures ...
Many seniors do not receive recommended preventive and primary careMany seniors do not receive recommended preventive and primary care
Under health insurance reform, a senior would not pay anything for a screening colonoscopy or other preventive services. Reform will ...
Ending overpayments to private insurance companies that cost all Medicare beneficiariesEnding overpayments to private insurance companies that cost all Medicare beneficiaries
The federal government pays private insurance companies on average 14 percent more for providing coverage to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries than ...