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New York Times Health News: 03-27-2006
Dr. Robin Coombs invented a blood test that is still widely used to diagnose some kinds of anemia and to prevent negative reactions to transfusions.
Thanks to a relentless campaign, Guinea worm is poised to become the first disease since smallpox to be pushed into oblivion.
They are not vocal, they are not organized, but Medicare's satisfied customers say it was worth wading through the hassles.
Mad cow isn't the only disease in recent years to soar into high-flying panic and then collapse into the "I wonder whatever happened to ... ?" category.
International health officials said stronger ties between veterinarians and physicians are needed to prevent further outbreaks of the animal diseases that affect humans.
Companies are scrambling to help the soaring number of baby boomers who are caring for elderly parents.
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