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Experimental Gilead drug effective in early-stage leukemia trial
ReutersBy Deena Beasley May 15 (Reuters) - An experimental drug from Gilead Sciences Inc shrank tumors in half of leukemia patients whose cancer had returned, according to an early-stage trial that represents a new foray into oncology by the world's biggest...Tags: Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Ice Hockey, Medical Specialization
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Is grief a mental illness? Psychiatrists, critics face off over revised diagnostic guidebook
AP Medical WriterCHICAGO (AP) — In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called "mild...Tags: Arts and Culture, Social Sciences, Authors, Medical Specialization, Psychiatrists
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Northwestern University invests in early-stage cancer clinical trials
Northwestern University is investing $10 million in an initiative that aims to enroll more patients with advanced and hard-to-treat cancers in early-stage clinical trials. The university, which plans to announce the new institute this week, said it...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Renal cell carcinoma, Colon Cancer, University of Chicago, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Doctor visits left Jackson 'loopy,' says choreographer who saw singer struggle in final days
AP Entertainment WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist and was considering using a teleprompter to help him perform some of his songs during his ill-fated comeback concerts, a choreographer who...Tags: Michael Jackson Comeback Tour (2009), Prescription Drugs, Witnesses, Music, Demerol (drug)
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Forgetfulness not necessarily a sign of dementia
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As his caregiver, how can I tell if my father's memory loss is just a natural part of aging, or if it's the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? At what point should I take him to be seen by a physician? ANSWER: In many people, memory...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Mayo Clinic, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Chemical Industry, General Practitioners
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U.S. urged to take tougher line on Indian trade practices
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. think tank on Tuesday recommended Congress suspend trade benefits for India, in the latest sign of U.S. frustration over Indian policies that block American exports and "free ride" on costly U.S. research to develop new...Tags: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Politics, India, Government, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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S.D. flu deaths highest since 2004
The number of flu-related deaths in South Dakota this past season has been the highest since 2004. There were 38 influenza-related deaths in the 2012-13 flu season as of April 27, the latest report, said state Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger. In 2004,...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Chemical Industry, Preventative Medicine, Flu
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A Drug Rejected: Boehringer Ingelheim Quit 'Female Viagara' Race
When the president and CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim USA starts to talk about the company's most dramatic failure in the last five years, a certain sheepish tone creeps into his voice. He thinks he's going to have to explain the disease the drug was...Tags: Viagra (drug), Placebo, Chemical Industry, Trials, Drugs and Medicines
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Actavis rejected $15 billion offer from Mylan - source
ReutersBy Soyoung Kim and Jessica Toonkel NEW YORK, May 14 (Reuters) - Actavis Inc received and rejected a takeover offer from Mylan Inc last week that valued the generic drugmaker at more than $15 billion, a person familiar with the situation told Reuters on...Tags: Chemical Industry
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Actavis rejected $15 billion offer from Mylan: source
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Actavis Inc received and rejected a takeover offer from Mylan Inc last week that valued the generic drugmaker at more than $15 billion, a person familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday. Mylan's cash and stock bid for...Tags: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Chemical Industry, NYSE Euronext, Inc., Stock Market
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Jonathan Fielding, the public's MD
If you've got your health, the cliche goes, you've got just about everything. If you've got public health duties, you're responsible for just about everything from mosquitoes (West Nile carriers) to hygiene (wash your hands for as long as it takes to sing...
Tags: Michael Bloomberg, Health Organizations, Disease Prevention, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pneumonia
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Medical marijuana shouldn't be for 'adults only'
My 9-year-old daughter has Aicardi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes extremely hard-to-control seizures, debilitation, disability and early mortality. She began having seizures at three months of age, and since that time has had multiple...
Tags: Seizures, Politics, Elections, Illinois General Assembly, Pat Quinn
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