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08/26/2007
Blood banks look at the nation's Hispanic population boom and see an unexpected potential to save thousands of lives: the possibility of more so-called universal blood donors.
Blood banks look at the nation's Hispanic population boom and see an unexpected potential to save thousands of lives: the possibility of more so-called universal blood donors.
Blood banks look at the nation's...
08/26/2007
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02/05/2014
Research released Wednesday is part of a major effort to create more lifelike, and usable, prosthetics.
Research released Wednesday is part of a major effort to create more lifelike, and usable, prosthetics.
Research released Wednesday is...
02/05/2014
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10/04/2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what's to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what's to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Too often,...
10/04/2012
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11/13/2014
A top U.S. health official says long-anticipated clinical trials of a possible Ebola vaccine will start soon in West Africa.
A top U.S. health official says long-anticipated clinical trials of a possible Ebola vaccine will start soon in West Africa.
A top U.S. health official says...
11/13/2014
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07/30/2006
The FDA previously rejected nonprescription sales, citing concern about young teens' use of the pills without a doctor's guidance.
The FDA previously rejected nonprescription sales, citing concern about young teens' use of the pills without a doctor's guidance.
The FDA previously rejected...
07/30/2006
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09/20/2007
After years of shortages and confusion, this fall promises plenty of flu vaccine to go around - up to 132 million doses, more than the nation has ever produced.
After years of shortages and confusion, this fall promises plenty of flu vaccine to go around - up to 132 million doses, more than the nation has ever produced.
After years of shortages and...
09/20/2007
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01/30/2014
Volunteers spend at least nine days quarantined at the NIH and get about $3,000 to compensate for their time.
Volunteers spend at least nine days quarantined at the NIH and get about $3,000 to compensate for their time.
Volunteers spend at least nine...
01/30/2014
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09/27/2012
A large study from Canada found that when doctors warn patients, and tell driving authorities, that the older folks may be medically unfit to be on the road, there's a drop in serious crash injuries among those drivers.
A large study from Canada found that when doctors warn patients, and tell driving authorities, that the older folks may be medically unfit to be on the road, there's a drop in serious crash injuries among those drivers.
A large study from Canada found...
09/27/2012
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11/12/2014
Despite reports that the number of infections is slowing in some parts of West Africa, cases still are rising in other areas.
Despite reports that the number of infections is slowing in some parts of West Africa, cases still are rising in other areas.
Despite reports that the number...
11/12/2014
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08/13/2006
Scientists have discovered possible bird flu in two wild swans on the shore of Lake Erie.
Scientists have discovered possible bird flu in two wild swans on the shore of Lake Erie.
Scientists have discovered...
08/13/2006
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