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Blood Suggests Higher Cancer Risk

PLATELETS COUNTS APPEAR TO BE DIRECTLY involved with cancer, suggests a growing body of laboratory research. A new study now shows elevated platelet levels associated...

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fast and inexpensive technique used to "amplify" - copy - small segments of DNA to enable testing.

Nonsensical Processes Prevent Patient Access to New and Safe Treatments

Health technological innovations only have value if doctors and patients have access to them. Insurance companies label new products as investigational to justify the denial of care.

Therapeutic Cervical or Thoracic Nerve Root Block

Compression or inflammation of nerves in the neck (cervical spine) or mid-back (thoracic spine) cancan be eased with Cervical or Thoracic Nerve Root Blocks