Archive: 02/05/2019
Two die from measles in Switzerland as cases rise
Switzerland has registered two deaths from measles this year, health authorities said Thursday, stressing the importance of vaccinating against the highly contagious disease.
May 2, 2019
Biomarker may predict if immunotherapy is right choice for colorectal cancer patients
Foundational research by a City of Hope physician-scientist and his colleagues could one day help metastatic colorectal cancer patients decide whether to choose immunotherapy or chemotherapy as their first treatment option.
May 2, 2019
US approves dengue vaccine Dengvaxia
US health authorities have given their approval to dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, the controversial first treatment designed to protect against the deadly mosquito-borne virus.
May 2, 2019
Aging baby boomers push sky high incidence of shingles of the eye
More Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles, but older adults can call the shots on whether they are protected from the painful rash that can cost them their eyesight.
May 2, 2019