The lure of the cure
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Stock market investors are infamous for their laser focus on immediate results when they put a price on risk and potential reward every day. Unless, of course, they're investing in biotech stocks.
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ELEANOR HALL: It&#39;s been found to help ameliorate some of the side-effects of chemotherapy, reduce spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and help patients with chronic pain.
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Some fear that doctors will steer patients to I.M.R.T. radiation therapy because it has higher profit potential.
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By Michael Stroh, The Baltimore Sun  Sep. 17--One Baltimore scientist has discovered what may be the key to aging and cancer's Achilles' heel. Another invented a technique universally used to pry loose the secrets of cells.
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Streptomycin proves a godsend for tuberculosis victims and the sufferers of other infectious diseases, but the fallout from its discovery almost undoes its discoverer.
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Scientists have discovered a promising new method to fight a range of diseases by boosting the body's natural defenses against viruses.
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Do germs communicate? Many scientists think so and are betting the chatter may hold the key to developing the next generation of drugs to fight killer superbugs.
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Some of the world's best minds explore cures for the most difficult problems in providing quality medical care for all.
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Experts say that the thrill of the spotlight lures some people to false confessions.
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A new therapy shows glimpses of promise, but proving a benefit in heart patients could be hard.
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A media exhibit featuring a campaign for a fake drug to treat a fictitious illness is causing a stir because some people think the illness is real.
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Scouring remote regions for plants, oils and extracts can yield cures â and big profits â for pharmaceutical companies and indigenous tribes.
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New research shows that flaxseed and ginseng have something to offer patients. Shark cartilage, however, comes up short.
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Scientists discover a new protein they believe could help develop much more effective medicines.
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Scientists have shown that a common antibiotic can turn off cancer cells in mice, offering hope of new treatments for cancer patients.
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Genetic tests may soon help doctors find the best treatment for each individual.
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The road to riches can go through the eye of a needle.