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Monday, May 13, 2013  A newer non-traditional way of healthcare is giving patients more one on one time with the doctor and cuts down on long term costs.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  While athletes suffer from traumatic forms of the injury, for many others age is to blame for torn rotator cuffs.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Cholesterol, cancer, even infectious diseases: our blood can help doctors detect them all.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Every year about 200,000 people will suffer an ACL injury.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A controversial new medical procedure performed by a Columbia doctor is helping a Raleigh woman get back to a normal life.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Clemson University President Jim Barker has returned to work after recuperating from heart bypass surgery.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A panel of experts will be discussing health disparities and blood cancers today, in an event hosted by USC.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of  schoolchildren in the United States being diagnosed with autism is steadily climbing.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Survivors and caregivers came out to the Statehouse Wednesday in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Day.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Doctors are being forced to put patients on treatments that don’t work as well as potentially life-saving drugs.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  An in-depth interview on the drug shortage problem facing patients.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Doctors say the country is in the midst of a different kind of drug war, fighting to get the ones many people need.

Monday, February 25, 2013  South Carolina's Medicaid agency hopes home visits steer patients away from expensive trips to the emergency room.

Monday, February 25, 2013  At least 69 percent of the more than 50 million Medicare beneficiaries suffer from two or more chronic conditions.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  House Republicans will lay out their alternative to expanding Medicaid eligibility under the federal health care law.