Jan Dyer

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Novel Method Reveals New Genetic Information on Depression

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 30, 2016

Researchers extend their analysis of the genomic regions of a patient to understand depression diagnosis and treatment.

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IHS Awards Funding for Health Care Self-Governance

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 26, 2016

Tribes awarded more than one-third of the annual IHS budget for governing and operating their health programs.

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National ALS Biorepository Opens

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 24, 2016

Specimens from new ALS biorepository will help better identify and diagnose more ALS cases in the country.

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Multiple Chronic Conditions: Continuing Public Health Issue

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 24, 2016

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More Ammunition in the Battle Against Opioid Overdoses

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 15, 2016

Government bureaus and programs implement important changes to reduce the rate of opioid overdoses across the country.

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Who’s the Best Candidate for Endovascular Treatment?

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 14, 2016

Researchers find a better way to determine the need for endovascular surgery with new scanning technology.

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Ups and Downs of Local Health Departments

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 13, 2016

Regardless of budget cuts local health departments are still finding ways to continue providing quality care.

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Colorectal Screening: Available but Underused

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: September 7, 2016

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Education and Anxiety Disorders

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 21, 2016

Study data revile a connection between completed education levels and anxiety disorders.

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Legionnaires Disease: An Ever-Growing Risk

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 18, 2016

Data reveals rates of the deadly bacterium increased 286% in 14 years.

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FDA Approves Genetic Test for NSCLC

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 18, 2016

The blood-based test to detect EGFR gene mutation growth in patients is the first of its kind.

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IHS and CMS Partner for Patient Safety Improvements

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 13, 2016

To “strengthen the quality of care” IHS hospitals partner with CMS-supported Hospital Engagement Network for technical and safety support.

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Standard vs Intensive Emergency Stroke Treatment

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 11, 2016

Study results find little to no difference in blood pressure levels based on severity of stroke treatment.

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Follow-up Findings From ACCORD

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 7, 2016

Researchers find that average A1C levels of diabetic retinopathy participants were nearly the same 4 years after ACCORDION trial.

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TRICARE Covering TMS for Major Depressive Disorder

Author:: Jan Dyer

Publish date: July 5, 2016

Effective immediately, TRICARE covers transcranial magnetic stimulation as a basic benefit.