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Chicago - A teenage girl has become the first known rabies victim to survive the disease without the benefit of a rabies vaccination, her doctors said.
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The first medicine to treat the disease fibromyalgia has been approved, but some doctors dispute the very existence of the condition.
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A simple five-item checklist can prevent hospital infections.
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Imagine you&#39;ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol and your doctor is preparing to write a prescription to help remedy the problem.
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Docs often convey critical medical information in jargon that most people don't understand. Let us know if you've encountered this situation. Should we employ medical translators? In Bodyhack.
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Reforming the tottering U.S. health care system should start at the very beginning of the process -- in medical school, the top public health official said on Saturday.
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Get the real scoop on your medical bills before you leave your doctor's office.
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Doctors try to balance a patient's trust with new technology.
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When Dr. Craig Cleveland returned to solo practice, he knew he&#146;d need efficient technology to help him manage patient care. His solution of choice includes electronic medical records and practice management solutions running on a Mac. It &#147;works exactly the way a doctor thinks,&#148; and helps him provide the best of care for his patients.
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Results from a trial take it one step closer to possible approval for a local anesthetic.
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NEW YORK  - If you're not eager to undergo a repeat colonoscopy because the procedure could not be completed, choose a specialized medical center to have it done.
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Too many doctors write prescriptions while under the influence of drug companies. Aggressive prosecution of the worst cases could help mend doctor-patient trust.
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You think you've got this being-a-patient thing down pat: You put on your paper gown (opening in the back), flip through a dog-eared People magazine, have your blood pressure taken, see the doctor for five minutes, answer his or her questions, pay your co-pay and get back to work.
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WASHINGTON -- Doctors can check patients&#39; DNA when choosing medication for them, using a test the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it has approved.
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Just like with do-it-yourself taxes, a growing software industry lets patients create their own "personal health records." No more answering 10-page questionnaires every time you visit a new doctor Â just hit the print button before leaving home to arrive armed with your life's medical history.
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A radio frequency tag that patients can affix like a bandage to ensure doctors perform the right surgery on the right person won government approval Friday.
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NEW YORK  - Whether a doctor wears business attire, casual clothing or scrubs seems to make little difference in a patient's satisfaction with treatment, the results of a new survey show.