Joseph Murray, MD-Transplantation Pioneer

Article Abstract:

Joseph Murray, MD, was one of the surgeons who headed the first successful human kidney transplant without the problem of immune rejection in the 1940s at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston meeting the challenges of human organ transplantation. Brigham-based Ronald Herrick was the one who donated his kidney to his identical twin brother, Richard Herrick, who was having renal failure.

Practice, Kidneys, Kidney transplantation, Surgeons, Murray, Joseph

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Tight blood glucose control pays off in reduced cardiovascular risk in diabetes

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The Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) has reported that tight blood glucose control can enable people with type 1 diabetes to halve their risk of heart attack and stroke. The ongoing studies are evaluating the adverse affects and intensive blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Measurement, Prognosis, Blood sugar, Blood glucose, Type 1 diabetes, Control

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Researchers address childhood obesity through community-based programs

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the use of community-based programs around the world to help address the ever-growing epidemic of childhood obesity.

Management, Prevention, Community health services, Company business management, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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