Graft and host, together forever

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Thomas E. Starzl, a transplant surgeon and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, has pioneered organ transplantation with antirejection drugs and is legendary for his groundbreaking work on new techniques for transplant surgery. He is working on a phenomenon called microchimerism, a condition in which a small number of cells from two individuals coexist in one body, which might play a role in autoimmune disorders and help in stopping taking antirejection drugs.

United States, Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Practice, Surgeons, University of Pittsburgh, Starzl, Thomas E.

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Health care without perverse incentives

Article Abstract:

Economists believe that the health-care system will lead to market failure. The Clinton Administration proposes a 'managed competition' system, which includes the use of health maintenance organizations (HMOs). However, HMOs encourage doctors to provide minimum care.

Economic aspects, Column, Managed care plans (Medical care), Health care reform

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