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meningitis

Patient Story

Giant hope for Junior

A mother's instinct, a top-notch medical team and music therapists guide a little boy through neurological troubles.

An antibiotics short course—just as effective?

The right antibiotic at the right time, in the right amount, could help fight resistance to this critical line of treatment.

Patient Story

‘Feeling blessed that I’m here’

As a patient recovers from a life-threatening brain infection, a doctor reminds residents, 'West Nile virus is in our backyard.'

A shot at college

The postsecondary world can produce curious intellectuals, but it’s also ground zero to some heinous germs. The solution? Vaccinate.

Faster, safer brain scan for children

The aptly named fast MRI provides doctors with critical information they need to save children's lives.

West Nile virus persists in problem areas

Researchers say fears may be 'overblown'—cases aren't increasing and only about 1 percent of the infected population will develop serious neurologic illness.