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Infected nurse in Spain shows faults in Ebola defense

By Raphael Minder and Denise Grady Oct. 7, 2014

BARCELONA, Spain — A nurse in Spain has become the first health worker to be infected with the Ebola virus outside of West Africa, raising serious concerns about how prepared Western nations are to safely treat people with the deadly illness.

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Engineered T-cells vanquish cancer in patients

By Denise Grady Sep. 13, 2011

PHILADELPHIA — A year ago, when chemotherapy stopped working against his leukemia, William Ludwig signed up to be the first patient treated in a bold experiment at the University of Pennsylvania. Ludwig, then 65, a retired corrections officer from Bridgeton, N.J., felt his life draining away and thought he had nothing to lose.

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Criticism emerges from downplay of breast implant risk

By Denise Grady Feb. 18, 2011

When talking to patients about a rare type of cancer linked to breast implants, plastic surgeons should call it “a condition” and avoid using the words cancer, tumor, disease or malignancy, the president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons advised members during an online seminar on Feb. 3.

World and Nation

Many implanted defibrillators unnecessary, study finds

By Denise Grady Jan. 5, 2011

Doctors are implanting high-tech heart devices in thousands of people who probably do not need them, a new study finds. The procedures cost more than $35,000, involve surgery and anesthesia, and may unnecessarily harm some patients.

World and Nation

Cancer society criticizes federal panel as overstating risk

By Denise Grady May. 7, 2010

A dire government report on cancer risks from chemicals and other hazards in the environment has drawn criticism from the American Cancer Society, which says government experts are overstating their case.

World and Nation

Bill Clinton undergoes surgery to clear a blocked artery

By Peter Baker and Denise Grady Feb. 12, 2010

WASHINGTON —Former President Bill Clinton was taken to a New York hospital on Thursday after experiencing chest pains and underwent a procedure to clear a blocked artery that, if untreated, might have led to a heart attack within days, aides said.

World and Nation

Guidelines Push Back AgeFor Cervical Cancer Tests

By Denise Grady Nov. 20, 2009

New guidelines for cervical cancer screening say women should delay their first Pap test until age 21, and be screened less often than recommended in the past.

World and Nation

Dramatic Increase in Deaths, Doctor Visits Characterizes This Flu Season

By Denise Grady Apr. 18, 2008

The current flu season has been more severe than the last three, with more doctor visits and more deaths from flu and pneumonia, federal health officials are reporting.

World and Nation

With New Technique, Doctors Remove Woman's Gallbladder Through Vagina

By Denise Grady Apr. 20, 2007

Doctors in New York have removed a woman's gallbladder with instruments passed through her vagina, a technique they hope will cause less pain and scarring than the usual operation, and allow a quicker recovery. The technique can eliminate the need to cut through abdominal muscles, a major source of pain after surgery.

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