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Faster Enterovirus Tests Spike Confirmed Cases
A perceived increase in confirmed cases of enterovirus D68 may be attributable to a faster lab test recently put in place by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Lung Cancer Drug Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by FDA
Accelerated approval for pembrolizumab based on tumor response rate and durability of response.
Mandatory Ebola Quarantines Under Federal Fire
Federal officials question state policies that mandate a 21-day quarantine of health care workers who treat Ebola patients.
Health Care Costs Driven Lower By Competition
Study finds practices in less competitive markets are able to charge more for services.
Why Do Women Face Higher Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Than Men?
Researchers investigate link between a child's genetic makeup and RA risk for mothers.
Mandatory Ebola Quarantines Face Federal Fire
Federal officials are questioning state policies that mandate a 21-day quarantine of health care workers who treat Ebola patients.
The FDA today granted breakthrough therapy designation to a new treatment for non-small cell lung cancer patients.
Imaging Technology May Help Detect Cancer Earlier
Nanotechnology and shortwave infrared light reveals small tumors and cardiovascular lesions deep inside body.
Treatment for Rare Hemophilia Approved by FDA
Obizur treats a bleeding disorder caused by the development of antibodies directed against a protein that inhibits blood clotting.
CDC Ebola Response Team Converges on New York City
Three people who were in close contact with an Ebola patient have been placed under quarantine.
The FDA has approved a new treatment for adults who experience bleeding episodes from a rare and potentially life-threatening form of hemophilia.
Three individuals who were in close contact with an Ebola patient have been placed under quarantine.
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Enters New Era
Diplomat CEO discusses the company's initial public offering and developing trends in the industry.
Enterovirus Infection Increases Type 1 Diabetes Risk
Children infected with enterovirus have a 48% increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
Dozens of Americans Clear Ebola Monitoring Period
Progress in the fight against an Ebola outbreak has been achieved on 2 fronts.
Scientists Target Cure for Blood Disorders and Immune Diseases
Researchers identify mechanisms that trigger hematopoietic stem cell production.
Progress in the fight against an Ebola outbreak has been made on 2 fronts.
New Multiple Myeloma Drug Set to Begin Clinical Trials
Treatment inhibits key process that enables cancer cells to multiply.
Allergy to Metal Orthopedic Implant Linked to Unusual Skin Cancer
Chronic inflammation may lead to development of aggressive form of cancer.
HIV Patients Who Use Stimulant Drugs Benefit from ADT
Antiretroviral therapy provides similar benefits for stimulant users and non-users alike.
Texas Hospital Worker Exposed to Ebola Quarantined on Cruise Ship
A hospital employee may have been in contact with clinical specimens from a deceased Ebola patient.
CDC: Second Ebola-Infected Nurse Should Not Have Been Allowed to Travel
Nurse infected with Ebola transferred to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for treatment.
The second nurse to become infected with the Ebola virus after treating the index patient in Texas should not have been allowed to board a flight from Ohio earlier this week.
Latest US Ebola Case Traveled by Air Before Reporting Symptoms
A second health care worker who tested positive for Ebola traveled from Cleveland to Dallas on a Frontier Airlines flight.
A second health care worker who tested positive for the Ebola virus traveled by air the day before her symptoms appeared.
Enterovirus US Death Toll Surpasses Ebola
Nearly 700 children across 46 states are now infected with the severe respiratory illness.
CDC Investigating Protocol Breach in Second Dallas Ebola Case
Nurse who cared for first Ebola case in United States currently listed in stable condition.