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Researchers Discovery Of Two Subtypes Of Crohn’s Disease Helps Doctors To Find The Best Therapeutic Course For Each Patient

By Theena - Oct 17, 2016 11:13 PM EDT

Research conducted by University of North Carolina School of Medicine has discovered two subtypes of the disease - with different gene expressions and clinical features - that may reveal why such variations in disease progression surface between patients.

HIV Patients Less Likely To Have Cancer Treatments, Study Says

By Jenn Loro - May 21, 2016 09:20 AM EDT

HIV patients diagnosed with various types of HIV-linked cancers are reportedly experiencing disparities in getting the healthcare treatment they need. Despite the medical advancement in anti-HIV medications, HIV-positive cancer patients remain largely cut-off from the medical healthcare system.

293 Patients in Massachusetts might have been exposed to HIV, Hepatitis

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 23, 2016 11:21 AM EST

A hospital in Massachusetts says nearly 300 patients could have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis B and C.

Flu Vaccine can Reduce Risk of Flu-Related Pneumonia, Study Finds

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 07, 2015 02:54 PM EDT

The flu vaccine can reduced people's risk of developing flu-related pneumonia, a new study found.

Stress Hormone can Help Fight Heroin Cravings, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 29, 2015 04:19 PM EDT

Cortisol, known as the stress hormone, might be vital in stopping people's addiction to heroin, a new study reported.

Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to Young Girl Battling Cancer

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 08, 2015 03:28 PM EDT

Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to her 11-year-old fan, Naomi Oakes who is battling cancer.

Alzheimer's Patients Could Reclaim Lost Memories, Snail Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Dec 23, 2014 09:39 AM EST

New research in UCLA shows that long-term memories are not stored in synapses, so memories that are lost can be recovered.

US Hospitals Study: Improved Patient Safety Saved 50,000 Lives From 2010-13

By Peter R - Dec 03, 2014 06:33 PM EST

US reported a 17 percent decline in hospital-acquired problems and fewer deaths compared to previous years, thanks to improved patients safety in hospitals.

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