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HealthApr 7

Gilead to Acquire German Cancer Biotech Tubulis for Up to $5 Billion

Gilead Sciences announced plans to acquire German cancer drug developer Tubulis for up to $5 billion to strengthen its oncology pipeline.

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HealthApr 19

NHS Faces £20m Compensation Bill from Surgeon's Medical Malpractice Case

A surgeon's medical malpractice case has resulted in nearly £20 million in NHS compensation payments to over 450 injured patients.

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HealthMar 26

Man charged with murdering Loyola University student misses court due to tuberculosis

Jose Medina, accused of fatally shooting a Chicago college student, was hospitalized for tuberculosis treatment and missed his first court appearance.

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HealthMay 27

Insurer reverses denial of brain surgery for teen with severe epilepsy after media inquiry

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield changed its coverage policy for pediatric brain surgery after NBC News inquired about a denied claim for a 13-year-old with daily seizures.

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HealthApr 27

Chicago police officer killed, second wounded in hospital shooting by suspect in custody

A Chicago police officer was fatally shot and another critically wounded by a robbery suspect receiving medical treatment while in police custody at a hospital.

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HealthMar 11

RFK Jr. Targets Coffee Chains Over Sugar Content While Facing Trust Challenges

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging major coffee chains about sugar content in drinks while polling shows declining trust in health agencies.

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HealthApr 22

Multiple Pharmaceutical Developments in Cancer Treatment and Obesity Drug Access

Several pharmaceutical stories emerged involving cancer treatment trials, FDA peptide regulations, obesity drug coverage changes, and potential industry deals.

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HealthMar 28

E. coli outbreak linked to California raw milk products sickens 9 people

Nine people, including children, have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak connected to raw milk and cheese from a California company.

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HealthApr 30

New Medical Technologies Show Promise for TB Testing, Endometriosis Detection

Researchers report advances in diagnostic tools for tuberculosis and endometriosis that could improve accuracy and reduce diagnosis times.

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HealthApr 3

Federal authorities target California healthcare fraud with arrests, provider suspensions

FBI arrests eight people in $60 million healthcare fraud scheme as task force suspends 221 hospice and healthcare providers in California.

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HealthJun 12

FDA Issues Food Safety Alerts for Listeria in Cheese, Salmonella in Alfredo Sauce

Federal and state health officials have issued separate food safety alerts involving listeria-contaminated soft cheese and salmonella concerns in alfredo sauce.

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HealthApr 25

Researchers discover new bacteria species linked to deadly childhood disease noma

Scientists have identified a previously unknown bacterial species in patients with noma, a fatal disease that destroys facial tissues in children.

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HealthMay 17

Study Shows Ancient Chinese Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure Effectively

New clinical trial finds baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, could reduce blood pressure as effectively as some medications.

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HealthApr 24

Major Health Insurers Announce Prior Authorization Streamlining Efforts

About 50 health insurance companies committed Friday to accelerating reforms aimed at reducing administrative burdens in prior authorization processes.

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HealthApr 29

Canada Approves First Generic Version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic

Canadian regulators have approved the country's first generic version of the popular diabetes medication Ozempic.

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