Scientists Use Ultrasound to 'Jump Start' Coma Patient's Brain
Since there are no current treatments for vegetative patients, this medicinal breakthrough has researchers excited for future trials.
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Paraplegics Regaining Muscle Control Thanks to Virtual Reality Therapy
After a year of treatment, twelve paraplegic patients have been reclassified to only "partially paralyzed".
69-Year-old Gives Up Liver Transplant To Save Stranger's Life
Even though she'd been on the transplant list for over a year, Brenda Jones didn't mind waiting a big longer if it meant saving a life.
Pills Made Especially for Girl's Rare Cancer Completely Eliminate Tumors
When a little girl's cancer grew resistant to conventional treatments, doctors created a "precision medicine" pill that wiped out her tumors in two months.
Paralyzed Pit Bull Brings Message Of Perseverance To Patients
After Elsa the pit bull was rescued from an abusive household at one year old she suffered a major spinal cord stroke, leaving her unable to walk. Despite the bleak prognosis about her new dog, Dann said she was not going to just put her down.
Let the Sunshine In: New Sunscreen Compound Protects Cells From UVA Damage
This UK discovery blocks cancer-causing UVA radiation by working inside skin cells, preventing damage by gripping the cells in a protective shield.
Nigerian Babies Saved Thanks To Hospital's Free Pneumonia Treatment
These adorable twins may not have made it if their mother hadn't found a relief organization that provides free treatment at the hospital.
Student, 17, Wins $100,000 Scholarship for Cancer Treatment Invention
Angela Zhang won a $100,000 scholarship as winner of the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology last week for her microscopic nanoparticle cancer treatment.
Prodigy Becomes a Doctorâ at 21 (Video)
This week, 21-year-old Sho Yano will complete the journey he began as a 9-year-old college freshman, becoming one of the youngest students in history to receive an M.D. He earned his PhD at age 19 and will now launch a medical career as a pediatric neurologist so he can work with children. (Video)
Remember Britney Spears? She Just Donated Heaps of Cash to Child Cancer Treatment
The pop icon is being hailed for her crucial donation to the construction of a new childhood cancer treatment facility in Nevada.
New Treatment Offers Hope for Women With Frequent Hot Flashes
This exciting new treatment decreased women's hot flashes by 73%, while also decreasing severity and frequency.
Blood Test Unlocks New Frontier in Treating Depression
Doctors will no longer have to guess which medications will best treat their patients – they just have to use a simple blood test.
Cancer Trials Have Collectively Granted Patients Over 3 Million Years of Extra Life
Thanks to these Phase III randomized clinical trials conducted by SWOG, thousands of cancer patients have gained precious years of life.
Shark Attack Survivor Now Volunteers at the Place Her Life Was Saved
Maria recovered her ability to walk after she was attacked by a shark – and now she's marching back to the trauma center to help other people just like her.
Treatment Has Saved 77% of Cancer Patients Needing Amputations
Isolated limb perfusion is saving the limbs of patients with advanced malignant cancer.
Computer Allows Paralyzed Patients to Communicate - And They're Happy With Life
This computer interface system allows those suffering from locked-in syndrome to communicate - and they say that they're very happy with life.
Simple Breath Test Could Save Millions of People From Cancer
Endoscopies are expensive, invasive procedures – but now, testing for certain dangerous cancers can be as simple as a breath test.
CVS is Now Offering Allergy Medication at 1/6th the Cost of the EpiPen
The drugstore titan is selling an EpiPen dual pack at $109.99 in response to Mylan hiking up the product's price to $600.
No Need for Fillings: Alzheimer's Drug Can Stimulate Tooth Renewal
A molecule used to treat Alzheimer's patients has been discovered to naturally and efficiently renew decaying teeth.
Promising New Drug Stops Spread of Melanoma by 90%
An impressive discovery at Michigan State University has been shown to reduce the spread of melanoma cells by up to 90%.
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