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Organ Transplant Drug Keeps Immune System in Check
In lab tests, it fights rejection and reduces need for immunosuppressive meds, study finds
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Stem Cell, Bone Marrow Transplants Both Benefit Leukemia Patients
Little difference in survival found 10 years after therapies, study says
Black Liver Cancer Patients Face Worst Odds
Study found they had lower survival rates than those of other races
New Treatment Eyed for Hepatitis C
Class of compounds identified that inhibits viral growth in lab tests
CT Scans Spot Many Kidney Abnormalities
One-quarter of potential donors had kidney stones, scarring or other problems, study finds

Hepatitis C See Our 3D Animation

The Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne pathogen that primarily affects the liver. The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. This video animation shows how the Hepatitis C virus spreads through the Liver.  Click Here
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HIV, Hepatitis C, the Avian flu and the Ebola Virus may have all met their match! This new device may be able to clean these dangerous toxins out of patients' blood
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Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say




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Feb 9, 2010
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