Tag: Remission

  • Nation & World

    Why does Alcoholics Anonymous work?

    Researchers have found that Alcoholics Anonymous and related 12-step treatments lessen addiction severity as effectively as other treatments, while reducing health care costs.

    3 minutes
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  • Nation & World

    Harvard professors partner in unique approach

    The first-of-its-kind strategy is credited for curing at least five of 10 children at a rural Rwandan hospital; two others are in remission while receiving chemotherapy, and three children have died. The long-distance team approach was designed by Harvard Medical School instructor in medicine Sara Stulac, director of pediatrics for Partners In Health.

    4 minutes