1 hr ago | RedOrbit
Scientists Successfully Reprogram Blood Cells
Researchers have transplanted genetically modified hematopoietic stem cells into mice so that their developing red blood cells produce a critical lysosomal enzyme a 'preventing or reducing organ and central nervous system damage from the often-fatal genetic disorder Hurler's syndrome.
6 hrs ago | Newswise
AACR, NCI and EORTC to Host Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics International Conference
Scientists and industry leaders from around the world will gather in Boston Nov.
10 hrs ago | MarketWatch
E.U. opens antitrust probe against Thomson Reuters
The European Commission on Tuesday opened a probe of Thomson Reuters, alleging the company is making it difficult for clients to use other data feeds.
14 hrs ago | PhysOrg Weblog
Advance growing animal penile erectile tissue in lab may benefit patients
In an advance that could one day enable surgeons to reconstruct and restore function to damaged or diseased penile tissue in humans, researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine have used tissue engineering techniques to completely replace penile erectile tissue in animals.
18 hrs ago | MediLexicon
For Young Boys With Cancer, A Possible Option To Preserve Fertility
For parents of children with cancer, the hopeful news is that pediatric survival rates have steadily improved for decades.
23 hrs ago | KOLO-TV Reno
UMC's New Entrance...Makes Entrance
University Medical Center officials say their new entrance will open next week with upgrades and more parking to make access easier for patients and visitors.
LA Hospital: X-Ray Overdoses Could Cause Cataracts
The Los Angeles hospital where patients were exposed to X-ray radiation overdoses during CT scans says its investigation found the affected patients could be at higher risk for cataracts.
Doctors stabbed at Mass. office returns home
A psychiatrist stabbed by one of her patients at her Boston office last month has returned home.
Menino Hurts Knee, Has Unexpected Surgery
Share + Nov 9, 2009 1:26 pm US/Eastern Boston Mayor Tom Menino is recovering from unexpected knee surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Man In Critical Condition After Winston-Salem House Fire
A man is in critical condition in the burn center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after a house fire in Winston-Salem. A nursing supervisor identified the victim as Paul Urban.
PRSA Inducts Head of Public Relations for Kaiser Permanente Into the...
The Public Relations Society of America will bestow the distinguished title of Fellow on Diane Gage Lofgren, senior vice president of Brand Strategy, Communications and PR for Kaiser Permanente, tonight at a ceremony at PRSA's 2009 International Conference in San Diego.
Salem mother, son crash head-on into deputy
This is a press release from the Marion County Sheriff's Department in Salem, Ore.
Police, DCFS probe of Elgin baby death
On the same day rescue crews responded to an Elgin home on reports of an infant boy that was not breathing, someone contacted the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' abuse hotline about the child's well-being, officials said Thursday.
River Grove Woman Burned in Home, Dies
A woman has died Wednesday night after a fire at her home in west suburban River Grove, according to the Cook County Medical Examinera s Office.
City Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting
A teenager was injured in a shooting at the corner of Barbour and Judson streets Wednesday night.
Take a pedicab through the Square
Known by the sundry names of rickshaw, bike taxi and pedicab, the three-wheeled passenger bike service is coming to Marietta this spring.
Teen rodeo rider recovers from head ...
Matt Melton knew he was getting to come home from Arkansas Children's Hospital Wednesday afternoon.
Man found floating facedown in Newport Harbor
A 49-year-old man was found floating in Newport Harbor this morning and was pronounced dead soon after at a local hospital, authorities said.
Holiday Shopping Notebook: Victoria's Secret bra
The lingerie chain, owned by Limited Brands Inc., will begin promoting its "Miraculous Bra" this week; it sells for $48 in solid colors and $52 in leopard print.
New CEO and CFO Named At Sparks Hospital
Melody Trimble will be the new CEO of Sparks Regional Medical Center and its more than 2,000 employees beginning Dec.