6abc.comDouble hand transplant conducted in Pa.UPI.comSuch transplants are somewhat controversial because, unlike major organ replacements, they are not life-saving yet still require patients to take immune-suppressing drugs for the rest of their lives…
Shining a Light on Pupil Constriction – Newswise (press release)
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Isotechnika Pharma releases shareholder letter – PharmaLive.com (press release)
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Childhood chronic anterior uveitis associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis … – 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
Childhood chronic anterior uveitis associated with vernal keratoconjunctivitis …7thSpace Interactive (press release)Particularly severe cases may require systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) treatmen…
Abbott's Xience Prime nets FDA clearance – Cardiovascular Business
ForbesAbbott's Xience Prime nets FDA clearanceCardiovascular BusinessAbbott has received FDA approval for the next-generation Xience Prime everolimus-eluting coronary stent system for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Xience Prime uses the …
November Blood Donation Opportunities – WMTV
November Blood Donation OpportunitiesWMTVThanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday season. The American Red Cross often sees blood donations decrease during this time of year, while the need for blood remains constant. To help ensur…
Blood, Bone Cancer – Low-Toxicity Conditioning Regimen Before Cell … – Medical News Today
Blood, Bone Cancer – Low-Toxicity Conditioning Regimen Before Cell …Medical News Today… scientists developed a nonmyeloablative conditioning regimen for allogeneic HCT, which is a procedure that uses lower doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation wit…
Clolar-Cytarabine Regimen Prior To Stem Cell Transplant May Be Effective And … – The MDS Beacon
Clolar-Cytarabine Regimen Prior To Stem Cell Transplant May Be Effective And …The MDS BeaconTreatment with Clolar and high-dose cytarabine, followed by reduced-intensity preparative therapy prior to stem cell transplantation, may be effective and saf…
Promising new treatments on the horizon – MS Trust
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Central body for organ donations proposed – Philippine Star
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