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US Hospitals Badly Hit by Downturn

US hospitals are putting on hold plans for renovation and reducing staff strength. This could possibly mean compromising on healthcare. According to an analysis in the May/June issue of the Journal of Hospital Medicine, this is due to declining profits, … Continue reading

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Human Stem Cells Produced Without the Use of Animal Substances

For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been cultured under chemically controlled conditions without the use of animal substances. This method, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, is esential for future clinical uses. Embryonic stem … Continue reading

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