British healthcare body recommends Thrombogenics drug
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian biotech group Thrombogenics said on Wednesday that it received a positive initial recommendation from B...
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Restrictive drug laws censor science, researchers say
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) - The outlawing of drugs such as cannabis, magic mushrooms and other psychoactive substances amount...
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GSK offers discount to win UK green light for platelet drug
LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline has finally won a green light from Britain's healthcare cost agency NICE for its platelet-boostin...
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New York City lawyers argue to bring back soda ban
By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City lawyers tried to convince an appeals court on Tuesday to allow Mayor Michael Bloombe...
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Mom's obesity tied to higher risk of preemies
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who are overweight or obese are more likely to give birth prematurely,...
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Program helped limit antibiotic misuse in kids
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A one-hour educational session followed by personalized feedback helped pediatricians...
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Scientists say new study shows pig health hurt by GMO feed
By Carey Gillam (Reuters) - Pigs fed a diet of only genetically modified grain showed markedly higher stomach inflammation than pigs...
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Fewer CT scans for kids, but some still unnecessary
By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After years on the rise, the number of CT scans performed on kids every year seems to...
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Royalty pursuing hostile bid for Elan, fights Irish panel ruling
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Royalty Pharma, pursuing a hostile $8 billion takeover of Irish drugmaker Elan Corp Plc, moved on Tuesday to ma...
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Walgreen in record $80 million settlement over painkillers
By Jonathan Stempel and Jessica Wohl (Reuters) - Walgreen Co, the largest U.S. drugstore chain, has agreed to pay $80 million in civ...
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