A Texas woman who was clinically dead gave birth to her baby and was revived, and now mother and baby are both fine.
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Local center offers unprecedented laser cataract surgery
A center that performs more than half of all cataract procedures in our area can now perform those procedures with a femtosecond laser.
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Illinois Senate approves bill to prevent teens from tanning
A proposal which would prevent teenagers from tanning is heading to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for approval.
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Genesis nurses awarded scholarships for continuing education
Genesis Health Services Foundation awarded three different types of scholarships to nurses continuing their education.
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Cloning stem cells: What does it mean?
Earlier this week a breakthrough in this field was announced. A group of researchers published in the journal Cell proof that they had created embryonic stem cells through cloning.
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Illinois Senate approves medical marijuana bill
The medical marijuana proposal is being sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn for approval after being approved by Illinois lawmakers.
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Tiny device offers big relief to some glaucoma patients with cataracts
A device smaller than the year stamped on a U.S. penny could help patients suffering from glaucoma when they have cataracts.
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Human odor may attract malaria-infected mosquitoes
A new study in the journal PLOS One demonstrates, for the first time, that mosquitoes infected with malaria are more attracted to human odor than uninfected mosquitoes.
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5 ways to maximize your visit to the doctor
How did your last doctor’s appointment go? If you’re like most patients, your answer might be “too quickly.”
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