New radiation therapy technique aims to preserve sexual function
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New study identifies gaps in infection prevention and control at critical access hospitals
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New studies demonstrate infection control strategies for measles and mumps outbreaks
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The missing link in antimicrobial stewardship strategy
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Sullivan selected for two national scientific honors
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Rutgers researchers develop automated robotic device for faster blood testing
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‘Gut instinct’ may have been the GPS of human ancestors
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High-protein corn also resistant to parasitic weed
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Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
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Environmental threats put bumblebee queens under pressure
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New device will help protect vulnerable communities in Colombia from unsafe water
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Partnership tackles the root cause of dental problem
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First clinical trial to recognize the needs of severely disabled MS patients
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Fat cell filling, ketogenic diet, and the history of biochemistry
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Mindfulness meditation and relaxation response have different effects on brain function
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Mayo Clinic discovery is first step toward new bacteria-based constipation treatment
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AHA wwards Cleveland Clinic $3.7 million for atrial fibrillation research
Credit: Cleveland Clinic June 13, 2018, Cleveland: The American Heart Association (AHA) has awarded Cleveland Clinic a $3.7 million grant...
Researchers found novel structure in the ‘antennae’ of light-sensing neurons
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