Cancer special could fund Duke research
At Duke, cutting edge research is being done to match different types of breast cancer with different types of treatment.
At Duke, cutting edge research is being done to match different types of breast cancer with different types of treatment.
Poisonous snake bites are rare but serious
Justin Miller, of Raleigh, encountered a snake in his back yard on Aug. 6. He grabbed his dog’s bowl with his hands and was bitten by a snake.
Justin Miller, of Raleigh, encountered a snake in his back yard on Aug. 6. He grabbed his dog’s bowl with his hands and was bitten by a snake.
N.C. infant mortality rate up
More babies were born to North Carolina residents last year than ever before, but the infant mortality rate also increased.
More babies were born to North Carolina residents last year than ever before, but the infant mortality rate also increased.
DNA being used to tailor breast cancer treatment
A pilot trial at UNC Hospitals uses a patient's genetic profile to prescribe tamoxifen for breast cancer.
A pilot trial at UNC Hospitals uses a patient's genetic profile to prescribe tamoxifen for breast cancer.
Researchers find exercise deters Alzheimer’s effects
An estimated 26 million people live with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are looking for a way to help delay the disease’s development and have found exercise may help.
An estimated 26 million people live with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are looking for a way to help delay the disease’s development and have found exercise may help.
Best stroke care isn't always at closest hospital
A stroke center has a protocol to streamline evaluation and treatment that a victim needs very quickly.
A stroke center has a protocol to streamline evaluation and treatment that a victim needs very quickly.
Weight-loss surgery can leave saggy skin
After the fat is removed, patients still have stretched skin hanging. The surgery can also leave patients with rashes, infections, hernias and even psychological problems.
After the fat is removed, patients still have stretched skin hanging. The surgery can also leave patients with rashes, infections, hernias and even psychological problems.
Study: Epsom salt injection may help prevent Cerebral Palsy
UNC Hospitals was part of a 20-hospital study of the effects of Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, when given to women in imminent danger of preterm birth.
UNC Hospitals was part of a 20-hospital study of the effects of Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, when given to women in imminent danger of preterm birth.
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