A long-ignored white blood cell may be central to the immune system overreaction that is the most common cause of death for COVID-19 patients—and University of Michigan researchers found that rod-shaped particles can take ...
Jun 10, 2020
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As the pandemic swept across the nation in March, so did urgent questions about the virus' potential strain on the healthcare system.
Apr 22, 2020
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It's hard to make sense of cannabis regulation.
Jul 5, 2017
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Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline says its net profit rose 50 percent in the third quarter to 808 million pounds ($986 million) thanks in part to strong sales of its vaccine products.
Oct 26, 2016
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Horizon Pharma will spend about $800 million to buy Raptor Pharmaceutical and expand its portfolio of rare disease treatments, a growing area of focus for drugmakers.
Sep 12, 2016
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A human cell line genetically engineered to produce, store and release insulin in response to blood sugar levels in the human body could eliminate the need for daily injections for insulin-reliant diabetics.
May 23, 2016
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The World Trade Organisation has agreed to extend a waiver that allows poor countries to copy patented medicines. The waiver, which was due to expire in January 2016, has now been extended to 2033.
Nov 25, 2015
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Pfizer Inc., finally turning the corner after years of generic competition that slashed revenue from the drugmaker's former blockbusters, easily beat Wall Street expectations for the third quarter and raised its 2015 earnings ...
Oct 27, 2015
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A new diagnostic technology may significantly improve early detection and treatment of cancer and other diseases. Via a simple blood test the method can potentially diagnose diseases such as cancer at an early stage, enable ...
Jan 5, 2015
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French drugmaker Sanofi is buying the rights to seek approval for a version of the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis that customers would be able to buy without a doctor's prescription.
May 28, 2014
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