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Pediatricians brought new level of care
I read the excellent articles on Drs. Delaney, Cassone and McGannon. They have all been vital to the health and well-being of not only Orangeburg but surrounding counties. I would, however, add four more physicians to your list of those who made a di
I read the excellent articles on Drs. Delaney, Cassone and McGannon. They have all been vital to the health and well-being of not only Orangeburg but surrounding counties. I would, however, add four more physicians to your list of those who made a di
FDA posts list of potential problem drugs
WASHINGTON - The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems in an effort to better inform doctors and patients. The first list is a bare-bones compilation naming 20 medications an
WASHINGTON - The government on Friday began posting a list of prescription drugs under investigation for potential safety problems in an effort to better inform doctors and patients. The first list is a bare-bones compilation naming 20 medications an
Hepatitis outbreak may be linked to medical technician
LAURINBURG, N.C. - Authorities said a technician at a medical clinic in southern North Carolina may have caused seven patients to become infected with hepatitis C. State Health Director Dr. Leah Devlin said Tuesday state officials are contacting 1,20
LAURINBURG, N.C. - Authorities said a technician at a medical clinic in southern North Carolina may have caused seven patients to become infected with hepatitis C. State Health Director Dr. Leah Devlin said Tuesday state officials are contacting 1,20
S.C. State vs. Benedict: rivals at the bloodmobile
South Carolina State University and Benedict College are partnering with the American Red Cross to host the fourth annual S.C. State vs. Benedict College Blood Battle: You can make a difference. September is sickle cell anemia and leukemia awareness
South Carolina State University and Benedict College are partnering with the American Red Cross to host the fourth annual S.C. State vs. Benedict College Blood Battle: You can make a difference. September is sickle cell anemia and leukemia awareness
Cells change identity in promising breakthrough
NEW YORK -- Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases. The cell identity switch turned ordinary p
NEW YORK -- Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases. The cell identity switch turned ordinary p
Study links preterm births, simmering infections
WASHINGTON -- Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labor harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid. It's a small study, and it doesn'
WASHINGTON -- Infections may play a bigger role in premature birth than doctors have thought, says a new study that found almost one in seven women in preterm labor harbored bacteria or fungi in their amniotic fluid. It's a small study, and it doesn'
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE: Suicide risks studied in drugs for physical ills
WASHINGTON -- Cody Miller was a high school football player who was allergic to ragweed. Douglas Briggs was a doctor coping with pain from an old back injury. Both are now dead, hanging victims driven to suicide, their families believe, when drugs pr
WASHINGTON -- Cody Miller was a high school football player who was allergic to ragweed. Douglas Briggs was a doctor coping with pain from an old back injury. Both are now dead, hanging victims driven to suicide, their families believe, when drugs pr
National Assisted Living Week
Mayor Paul Miller recently presented Peyton White, marketing and admission coordinator at Longwood Plantation assisted living community, with a proclamation declaring Sept. 7-13 as National Assisted Living Week. During the week, the Regional Medical
Mayor Paul Miller recently presented Peyton White, marketing and admission coordinator at Longwood Plantation assisted living community, with a proclamation declaring Sept. 7-13 as National Assisted Living Week. During the week, the Regional Medical
DHEC urges awareness of blood cholesterol numbers
COLUMBIA -- September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to know their numbers and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. High chol
COLUMBIA -- September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to know their numbers and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. High chol
New attack ad on TV, but this one targets hot dogs
CHICAGO -- A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy's haunting lament: I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer. It's a startling revelation in an ad that vilifies one of
CHICAGO -- A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy's haunting lament: I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer. It's a startling revelation in an ad that vilifies one of