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Roche lung cancer drug success adds to pressure on Bristol
By Ben Hirschler COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Lung cancer patients on Roche's immune system-boosting drug Tecentriq lived on average 4.2 months longer than those taking chemotherapy in a pivotal study, pressuring Bristol-Myers Squibb's dominant position in the field.
Far from Hurricane Matthew, a Haitian crisis flares in Tijuana
By Lizbeth Diaz TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - The havoc wreaked by Hurricane Matthew has strengthened the resolve of thousands of Haitians stuck on the U.S.-Mexico border to make it to the United States even though new
Mylan to pay $465 million over EpiPen Medicaid rebate dispute
Mylan NV on Friday said it will pay $465 million to settle questions of whether it underpaid U.S. government healthcare programs by misclassifying its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment, which has come under intense scrutiny after a
Mylan to pay $465 million over EpiPen Medicaid rebate dispute
Mylan NV on Friday said it will pay $465 million to settle questions of whether it underpaid U.S. government healthcare programs by misclassifying its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment, which has come under intense scrutiny after a
Mylan pays $465 million to settle EpiPen Medicaid rebate dispute
(Reuters) - Mylan NV on Friday said it will pay $465 million to settle the question of whether misclassification of its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment resulted in underpayment of rebates to the U.S. Medicaid healthcare program.
Mylan pays $465 million to settle EpiPen Medicaid rebate dispute
(Reuters) - Mylan NV on Friday said it will pay $465 million to settle the question of whether misclassification of its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment resulted in underpayment of rebates to the U.S. Medicaid healthcare program.
Little evidence that antibiotics help open surgical wounds heal
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) - There are no high-quality trials assessing whether using antibiotics or antiseptics on open surgical wounds speeds healing by slowing the growth of dangerous microorganisms, according to a new Cochrane review. While
Berlusconi has heart check-up in U.S., misses trial hearing: lawyers
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has flown to the United States for tests on his heart condition, meaning he could not attend the start of a new trial on Monday tied to his "bunga bunga"
Jewel thieves put gun to Kim Kardashian’s head, tie her up in Paris bathroom
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) - Masked men put a gun to reality TV star Kim Kardashian's temple, left her tied up in the bathroom of her luxury residence in Paris and stole millions of dollars'
Greek police fire teargas at pensioners during Athens protest
Greek police on Monday fired teargas to control a demonstration of pensioners protesting over cutbacks to their benefits, part of an austerity drive dictated by international lenders. About 1,500 pensioners attempted to march to Prime Minister Alexis