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Are most chronic illnesses really infectious diseases?

By YOUR DOSE OF MEDICINE | By Charles C. Chante MD | October 13, 2002 - 12:00am

Imagine vaccinating patients against heart attacks or type 1 diabetes, or presenting an antibiotic to get rid of kidney stones. Due to advances in molecular biology and imaging technology, these medical advances...

Opinion