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Monday, November 23, 2009 - Page updated at 09:19 p.m.

A Seattle Times Investigation

Culture of resistance

The drug-resistant germ MRSA lurks in Washington hospitals, carried by patients and staff and fueled by inconsistent infection control. This stubborn germ is spreading at an alarming rate, but no one has tracked these cases — until now.

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Q&A | How to deal with MRSA



Vaccine to kill nicotine buzz now in late tests by small drug firm

A small company is hoping it can make millions of dollars by creating a vaccine for people who want to kick the smoking habit. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals of Rockville, Md., in the late stages of testing its experimental vaccine, took a big step last week by striking a deal with pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline.

Trying last-ditch lung bypass for worst swine flu

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Sunday, November 22

Cutting through breast-cancer confusion

Mammogram guidelines spark debate over health bill

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Saturday, November 21

First key vote today on Senate health bill

Swine-flu illnesses dropping for now, CDC says

Friday, November 20

Senate Democrats want to tax nips and tucks

Swedish threatens to end Regence BlueShield's contract

House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts

Doctors recommend less often Pap tests

It's possible to recover a life lost to hoarding

UC agrees to staff troubled hospital

Thursday, November 19

Breast-cancer flap gets political

AP Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits

Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu

Obese SC man dies after 8 months in home recliner

Wednesday, November 18

Breast-cancer guidelines touch off firestorm

Ex-Kiss drummer: Breast cancer not just for women

Mapping state's role in global health

Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster

FDA panel backs Pfizer's enhanced vaccine for kids

Tuesday, November 17

Breast-cancer advice shifts

Seniors skeptical of health overhaul

Better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu shots

Formerly conjoined twins in stable condition

Study: New device boosts heart failure survival

Drummers rockin' to a healthy beat

Monday, November 16

UW program helps doctors meet demand for palliative care

Sunday, November 15

Health bill reduces senior benefits, according to report

The People's Pharmacy | Lead in hair dye causes concern

Thursday, November 12

Hundreds show up at Seattle pharmacy for shot at flu vaccine

Catholic clergy lean on House to include abortion limits in health-overhaul bill

Wednesday, November 11

Hundreds line up for swine flu vaccine at Sand Point pharmacy in Seattle

Senate health-care bill by year's end, Reid says

Chemical BPA in workers linked to sex problems

UN says hunger stunts some 200 million children

Tuesday, November 10

AMA votes to seek repeal of 'don't ask,don't tell'

UK starts study on using human DNA in animals

Monday, November 9

WHO: AIDS leading cause of death, disease in women

Lawmaker wants probe of E. coli and school lunches

Campaign to push for chocolate milk

Button battery can look like a treat to a toddler

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