Developing Countries Find Telemedicine Forges Links to More Care and Research

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Information technology is helping doctors in rural Africa consult with colleagues, exchange information, access current medical information, and remain connected to the global medical community. Many regions of Africa lack reliable telephone and electrical service and the technical knowledge to maintain a communication system. International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War launched SatelLife in 1991, a satellite network linking radio and telephone communications by satellite. Other organizations provide services to increase information exchange. Better communications is key to improving health and medical care in Africa.

Services, Medical care, Information technology, United States. National Institutes of Health, Africa, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War

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Gender a factor to consider in weighing timing of heart transplant

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A study suggests that physicians should give more consideration to gender when deciding whether to recommend heart transplantation or mechanical ventricular assistance for patients with heart failure. This suggestion is based on the observation that peak exercise oxygen consumption (V[O.sub.2]) stress testing thresholds, used to determine eligibility for heart transplantation, are different for men and women.

Artificial respiration, Mechanical ventilation, Heart, Heart transplantation, Cardiac patients, Sex differences (Biology)

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Aging brings new challenges for polio survivors

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Polio survivors are concerned about the postpolio syndrome, which is marked by a weakening in muscles previously affected by the polio infection as well as in muscles that seemingly were unaffected. Researchers are trying to determine why the syndrome exists, to assess the severity of symptoms, and to discover therapies for those affected.

Risk factors, Poliomyelitis, Post-polio syndrome, Postpolio syndrome

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