Scientists have discovered how stressed cells boost the production of the key blood-clotting factor, thrombin. Their work shows how cancer cells may be taking advantage of this process, and opens new ...

Septicemia tops the list of most expensive inpatient conditions to treat, costing $20.3 billion in 2011, according to the latest statistical brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

SANTA FE — A New Mexico Department of Health report reveals the most common disease related to hospitalizations is heart disease. This condition includes cardiomyopathy and heart attacks. Heart ...

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