A recent analysis reveals persistent disparities in preemptive transplantation, when a patient receives a kidney transplant before ever starting dialysis,
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Genomic map implicates broad immune cell involvement in multiple sclerosis
The International Multiple Sclerosis Genetic Consortium (IMSGC) reports the results of its latest study, “Multiple sclerosis genomic map implicates peripheral
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Mohs micrographic surgery may up survival in stage I melanoma
(HealthDay)—Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is associated with improved survival compared with traditional surgery with wide margin excision (WME) for stage
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Guideline updates: Prevention, management of hepatitis C in adults with chronic kidney disease
In a synopsis of the 2018 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) clinical practice guideline, published online Sept. 24 in
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Animal-assisted therapy aids in spinal cord injury recovery
Every year, approximately 17,000 new cases of spinal cord injury are reported in the United States. Recovering from an SCI
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Doctor in Korea performs an abortion on the WRONG woman
Doctor in South Korea performs an abortion on the WRONG woman after they failed to check her identity as police
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Chromosomal changes implicated in disease linked to social and economic disadvantage
Chromosomal changes implicated in disease are linked to social and economic disadvantage, finds a study of 473 families, published online
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In a chatty world, losing your speech can be alienating
Sam is a high school drama teacher—articulate, funny, smart. It’s an ordinary day and she isn’t feeling great, but pushes
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New polymer heart valve implanted in first patient
Caltech researchers have helped to design a new generation of heart valves that are longer-lasting, cost less to manufacture, and
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Family left heartbroken after two sisters die from strokes in 24 hours
Two sisters die from strokes within 24 HOURS of each other as heartbroken family reveal one of them was travelling
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