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New Type of Ebola Virus Discovered
2007 outbreak in Uganda genetically distinct from other known species

Iressa as Good as Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
Daily pill easier to take, has fewer side effects than chemotherapy, experts say

Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
Winter viruses may be to blame, study suggests

Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
But researchers remain cautious about future antibiotic resistance from widespread use

Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says

When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient
Study finds those tending Alzheimer's relatives at risk for hospital visits of their own

Colorectal Cancer Treatment Costs Vary Widely
Chemotherapy figures alone may differ by almost $37,000 per patient, study finds

Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program

Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians

Patient’s Race Doesn’t Affect Emergency Room Care
Trauma treatment similar regardless of ethnicity, U.S. study finds