Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Biotechnology published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 623
» View chicagobreakingbusiness.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-52
•
Next >
-
Angelina Jolie's decision to get double mastectomy isn't unusual in Lehigh Valley
Kelly Vanek, a runner, cyclist and triathlete, was listening to sports talk radio in the car when the conversation shifted to Angelina Jolie. The actress and sex symbol took the public by surprise last week with the announcement that she had her healthy...
Tags: Science and Technology, Celebrity Surgery, Cancer, The New York Times, Pancreatic Cancer
-
Grandmother has two reasons to host benefit
The Telegraph, Alton, Ill.Families with children going through treatment for cancer often spend long hours, if not weeks and months, at the hospital -- something that Brenda Eardley and her extended family know only too well as they support a second child through chemotherapy....Tags: Science and Technology, New York City, Healthcare Provider, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cancer
-
A REASON TO CELEBRATE
Daily News, Bowling Green, Ky.Watching Audrey Bennett sit on the floor playing with a toy is like watching a miracle. "She's starting to sit up a lot better, but she still needs support," said LaDonya Bennett, the 9-month-old Warren County baby's mother. "She's rolling, but she gets...Tags: Science and Technology, Symptoms, Neuroblastoma, Health Treatments, Chemotherapy
-
BCBS influence waning with NC lawmakers
The News & ObserverBlue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is used to having considerable clout in the legislature. Although the state's largest health insurer hasn't always gotten its way, for years it has negotiated behind the scenes to mold bills more to the...Tags: Science and Technology, Lobbying, Health Insurance Cost, Insurance, Justice System
-
Cary Garnet fights his fourth cancer in 29 years, is hopeful for a cure
The Virginia GazetteWhen Cary Garnet was first diagnosed at age 30 with testicular cancer in 1984, he said that due to the treatments he received he welcomed death and prayed for it. Every doctor who has known him and known the care he initially received tells him he...Tags: Science and Technology, Relay for Life, Cancer, General Practitioners, Health Treatments
-
Franklin County Commissioner Thomas to undergo bone marrow transplant
dona@herald-mail.comFranklin County Commissioner Robert L. "Bob" Thomas, who has been a commissioner since 1995, announced Friday that he will be able to continue serving in the post even as he undergoes treatment for the blood and bone marrow disease myelodysplastic...Tags: Science and Technology, Radio, Elections, Politics, Johns Hopkins Hospital
-
Franklin County (Pa.) Commissioner continues to serve despite cancer treatment
dona@herald-mail.comFranklin County (Pa.) Commissioner Robert L. Thomas, who has been a commissioner since 1995, announced Friday that he will be able to continue serving in the post even as he undergoes treatment for the blood and bone marrow disease myelodysplastic...Tags: Science and Technology, Robin Roberts, Politics, Blood Disorders, Johns Hopkins Hospital
-
Woman accused of faking cancer appears in court
The Dayton Daily NewsA woman accused of faking cancer to get charity money appeared in court today for an arraignment. Michelle Mundy, 38, voluntarily turned herself in to Springfield police Thursday afternoon and she was arrested on suspicion of theft, according to...Tags: Hodgkins Disease, Science and Technology, Cancer, Health Treatments, Leukemia
-
Budget cuts limit cancer treatment options
The Dayton Daily NewsCancer clinics across southwest Ohio are struggling to provide drug therapies for many of their patients as a result of Medicare cuts in reimbursements for cancer drugs included in the government's spending cuts known as sequestration. The 2 percent cut...Tags: Science and Technology, Government Health Care, Chemical Industry, Health Insurance Cost, Pharmaceuticals
-
Which NC bills survived crossover?
The News & ObserverLawmakers in the House and Senate raced this week to meet their Thursday crossover deadline -- when bills that don't deal with money or constitutional amendments must pass at least one chamber. Of course, that deadline has always been a bit artificial...Tags: Executive Branch, Criminal Laws, Politics, Immigration, Justice System
-
CORRECTED-Data show new Roche leukemia drug may improve on Rituxan
Reuters(Corrects paragraph 12 to show Biogen has stake in new drug) By Bill Berkrot May 15 (Reuters) - An experimental leukemia treatment that Roche Holding AG hopes will improve upon its best-selling cancer drug Rituxan delayed disease progression twice as...Tags: Science and Technology, Cancer, Health Treatments, Chemotherapy, Roche Holding AG
-
Alleged cancer fraud 'atrocity' to terminal woman
Springfield News-Sun, OhioWHATEVER THE FINANCIAL COST -- whatever the lost attendance at fundraisers or the skepticism shown those trying to raise money for people in dire straits -- Erin Perks said allegations that Michelle Mundy faked cancer for financial gain robbed cancer...Tags: Science and Technology, Pneumonia, Cancer, Health Treatments, Chemotherapy
May 18, 2013
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
May 18, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 18, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 18, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 16, 2013
|Story| Virginia Gazette
May 17, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
May 17, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
May 17, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 17, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 17, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
May 16, 2013
|Story| Reuters
May 16, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
Original site for Biotechnology topic gallery.
