Cedars-Sinai Researchers Announce Breakthrough In The Effort To Understand And
Fight Septic Shock -- Identity Of An Elusive 'Receptor' In Human Cells Confirmed
In a study headed by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, scientists have
for the first time identified in actual human cells a "receptor" that may be a
key component of the process that leads to septic shock, confirming suspicions
raised in other recently published studies. Doctors hope this breakthrough may
lead to new and more effective approaches for the treatment of severe bacterial
infections and endotoxin-associated septic shock that claim thousands of lives
each year.
GenRISK Genetic Testing Program Offers Patients New Hope In Confronting Disease
Utilizing state-of-the-art genetic consultative services, geneticists at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's GenRISK program provide genetic risk assessment,
diagnosis, testing and counseling for such common, chronic conditions as cancer
(including breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, ovarian, prostate, skin and
thyroid), diabetes, heart disease, hemochromatosis and stroke. The program is
designed for individuals who may have a genetic susceptibility to these
conditions. Says one patient, "The traditional medical methodology is to wait
until you're sick and then treat the problem. With genetic screening, you can
look into the future and make changes that can benefit both you and your
family."
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Physicians Perform First Known Pediatric Laser
Surgery For Farsightedness
A laser technique approved by the Food and Drug Administration last November for
correction of farsightedness in adults has been used for the first time to treat
a child, allowing a 12-year-old boy to shed unattractive glasses and enjoy a
more active life. Kenneth Wright, M.D., a Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of pediatric patients, performed
the operation on Feb. 11. He was assisted by James Salz, M.D., an
ophthalmologist who specializes in laser surgery.
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