Diseases
Congress to Open Hearings Into Steroid/Meningitis Outbreak
32 deaths, 438 illnesses linked to contaminated drug, CDC says
November 14, 2012read on->Tick-Borne Illnesses in U.S. Move Beyond Lyme Disease
Malaria-like babesiosis has gained traction in Northeast, researchers say
November 12, 2012read on->Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 32 Dead, 438 Sickened, CDC Says
Infections still limited to 19 states, with Michigan and Tennessee hit hardest
November 10, 2012read on->Exercise a Likely Tool for Parkinson’s Patients
Mobility improved with regular activity, study finds
November 10, 2012read on->Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 31 Dead, 424 Sickened, CDC Says
Infections reported in 19 states; Michigan and Tennessee hit hardest
November 8, 2012read on->High-Carb Diet Linked to Colon Cancer Recurrence in Study
Other dietary factors also seemed to increase risk of cancer return
November 7, 2012read on->Guidelines Issued to Resolve Temporary Facial Paralysis
Steroid pills are preferred treatment for Bell’s palsy, experts say
November 7, 2012read on->COPD Deaths Highest in Rural, Poor Areas: CDC
Large urban areas had lowest mortality rate from the respiratory disorder
November 6, 2012read on->Steroid-Meningitis Toll Now 30 Dead, 419 Sickened, CDC Says
Infections reported in 19 states; Michigan and Tennessee hit hardest
November 5, 2012read on->FDA: More Tainted Products at Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak
Toll on Friday stood at 29 people dead, 404 sickened, officials report
November 2, 2012read on->Dirty Pacifiers May Make Infants Sick: Study
But some experts say concerns about germs are overstated and parents should not be worried
November 2, 2012read on->Lupus May Be Linked to Serious Pregnancy Complication
This autoimmune disease appears to raise risk for preeclampsia
November 2, 2012read on->Bacteria Found in Other Products From Firm Tied to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Massachusetts also tightens regulation of specialty pharmacies like New England Compounding Center
November 2, 2012read on->Meningitis-Linked Infections Now Number 386, CDC Says
Death toll stands at 28; Virginia initially reported 3 deaths but now says there have been 2
November 1, 2012read on->Company With Links to Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Recalls All Products
FDA finds worrisome conditions at Ameridose plant, which has same owners as New England Compounding Center
October 31, 2012read on->Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 28 Dead, 363 Sickened
Cases rise as investigation into compounding pharmacies implicated in the outbreak continues
October 30, 2012read on->Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts
As meningitis outbreak reaches 354 cases, state inspectors cite ‘significant’ problems at Infusion Resource facility
October 29, 2012read on->Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts
As meningitis outbreak reaches 344 cases, state inspectors cite ‘significant’ problems at Infusion Resource facility
October 29, 2012read on->‘Greenish-Black’ Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Officials say 25 are now dead, 338 sickened from tainted injections
October 27, 2012read on->‘Greenish-Black’ Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Officials say 25 are now dead, 338 sickened from tainted injections
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