Ham radio gives physicians long reach

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Ham radios have played an important role in enabling physicians to offer lifesaving instructions to those facing medical emergencies in remote places like the high seas or isolated rainforests. The Medical Amateur Radio Council (MARCO), which was founded in 1965, used ham radio to discuss and exchange medical and technical information. It conducts a 'Grand Rounds of the Air' over the radio allowing physicians to earn continuing medical education category II credits.

Radio Broadcasting, Services information, Radio broadcasting stations, Amateur & CB Radio, Services, Emergency medical services, Amateur radio stations

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Rapid diagnosis and treatment of TIAs help reduce recurrent stroke risk

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The importance of a rapid diagnosis and treatment of the transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) in minimizing the risk of recurrent stroke is discussed. The approach is found to be very useful in treating hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Risk factors, Cerebral ischemia, Transient ischemic attack

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Congress queries need for and safety of high-containment research laboratories

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The article focuses on the various surveys that were conducted by the Congress to analyze the necessity and the safety requirements of high-containment research laboratories.

General services, Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, R&D Facilities, Safety and security measures, Control, Laboratories, Bioterrorism, Survey

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