EpiPen maker under investigation for antitrust violations in New York
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman is investigating Mylan Pharmaceuticals for potential antitrust violations involving
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Gene therapy for sickle cell moves closer as scientists clear unexpected obstacle
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Researchers have cleared the last scientific hurdle to a clinical trial of gene therapy1 to cure sickle
Read MoreAs health officials warn of crisis, Congress’s Zika fight is prolonged by a sense of apathy
(By Dylan Scott for STAT) WASHINGTON — Seven months after President Obama first requested emergency funding1 to respond to the Zika crisis,
Read MoreSaline Nose Spray Might Help Tame Severe Nosebleeds
(By Nancy Shute for NPR) Saline nose spray is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment for allergies and sinus problems.
Read MoreThe drug pricing crusader at the center of one of the nastiest fights of the election season
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) LOS ANGELES — There’s nobody the drug companies are spending more to fight than Michael
Read MorePediatricians Recommend Flu Vaccination, Just Not With The Spray
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Sorry, kids. Your pediatrician will probably give you the flu vaccine in the form of
Read MoreHHS accelerates development of mRNA-based Zika vaccine
(Source – www.hhs.gov) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Read MoreWith Chronic Illness, You Are Your Own Best Friend
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) It’s clear that what patients with chronic illnesses do outside the doctor’s office
Read MorePatients With Dementia Create Communication Challenges In Hospice Care
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) Dementia took over Pauline Finster’s 91-year-old mind long ago and she may die
Read MoreAllergan CEO promises to limit price hikes on drugs in a bid to rebuild the ‘social contract’
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Seeking to deflect harsh criticism of the pharmaceutical industry, one chief executive officer — Allergan’s
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