| | Alligator blood is seen as new infection weapon— Someday, an alligator might save your life. Researchers in Louisiana say they've discovered unique antibiotic proteins in the blood of American alligators that can kill a wide range of deadly bacteria, halt the spread of common infections, and perhaps even stop the HIV virus that causes AIDS. READ STORY | | | Wide differences found in end-of-life care costs— New research shows huge, unexplained variations in the amount, intensity and cost of care provided to Medicare patients with chronic illnesses at the nation's top academic medical centers, raising the possibility that the government could save large amounts of money. READ STORY |
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