Archive: 07/08/2014
Experimental Ebola drug sparks ethical controversy
The decision to use an experimental drug to treat two Americans infected with Ebola, while nearly 1,000 Africans have already died from the deadly epidemic, has sparked controversy—but US experts say it was ethically justified.
Aug 7, 2014
CDC issues emergency 'all-hands' call for Ebola response
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday issued its highest alert for an all-hands on deck response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa.
Aug 7, 2014
Obama to sign veterans' health care overhaul
President Barack Obama is set to sign into law a bill aimed at helping veterans avoid long waits for health care.
Aug 7, 2014
FDA warns that tattoo inks can cause infections
Thinking about getting inked? Check the bottle first.
Aug 7, 2014
Pancreatic survival rates at standstill for four decades
Long-term survival from pancreatic cancer has failed to improve in 40 years – with the outlook remaining the lowest of the 21 most common cancers, according to new figures published by Cancer Research UK today.
Aug 7, 2014