Geisinger’s director of infectious diseases said Thursday he sees no immediate end to the statewide spike in measles cases and the opening of schools means more infections are likely.
The map that researchers built using artificial intelligence and lab-grown brain tissue could eventually reshape how autism is treated.
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Ticks can spread far more than an itchy bite — from a classic bullseye rash to a virus with no available treatment.
The drug uses a new approach to block a protein that fuels tumor growth. Patients taking the drug nearly doubled their survival time in a company study.
Snyder County has four more confirmed measles cases, according to the latest data released by the Department of Health on Wednesday afternoon.
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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania recorded its first measles-related deaths in 35 years with the passing of two Lancaster County residents, according to the state Department of Health, and the deaths are the first reported in the U.S. as the highly contagious disease spreads nationwide.
The country star's team confirmed that Parton had cancer before she died on Tuesday at age 80.
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a cardiologist at UPMC about the early symptoms and treatment.
