Implications Of Influenza Pandemics On Blood Supplies Highlighted By Study
A German research team has examined data on supply and demand for blood transfusions against a computer simulation of an influenza pandemic, and discovered that a severe pandemic scenario could quickly lead to a deficit of up to 96,000 red blood cell (RBC) transfusion units in Germany alone, creating potentially fatal outcomes. Their study is published today in the journal TRANSFUSION…
New York Cuts Drug Reimbursements, States Trim Tobacco Prevention Funding
Crain’s New York Business: “Independent New York pharmacies say new state budget cuts will drive more drugstores out of business. Albany’s deficit reduction plan calls for $18.5 million in savings from Medicaid and Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) pharmacy reimbursement rates…
New clues emerge for understanding morphine addiction
Scientists are adding additional brush strokes to the revolutionary new image now emerging for star-shaped cells called astrocytes in the brain and spinal cord. Their report suggests a key role for astrocytes in morphine’s ability to relieve pain and cause addiction.
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