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The White House is warning that it will take action against patents for expensive medications that were created using public funds.

The Biden administration is sending a warning to pharmaceutical companies, stating that if they set prices for specific drugs at an unreasonable level, the government reserves the right to revoke their patent protection and permit competitors to produce their own versions. According to a proposal revealed on Thursday, the government would potentially supersede the patent

Progress towards providing relief for AIDS is expected to come to a standstill and continue until 2024.

A patient is receiving care at the AIDS Care Training and Support Initiative hospice in South Africa, which received partial funding from PEPFAR, in December 2008. The leading Republican responsible for continuing the United States’ efforts in providing global HIV/AIDS relief has acknowledged that negotiations have reached a stalemate, putting at risk one of the

Calls for improved safety measures have been reignited after a nurse’s tragic final visit to a patient’s home resulted in her death.

WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (AP) — The killing of a Connecticut nurse making a house call in October was a nightmare come true for an industry gripped by the fear of violence. Health care workers are already experiencing high levels of stress due to shortages in staffing and increasing numbers of cases. Additionally, they are becoming more

The White House has postponed the ban on menthol cigarettes, causing concern among those who advocate against smoking.

The White House is delaying their review of a comprehensive proposal from U.S. health regulators to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes. This unexpected delay has raised concerns among anti-tobacco organizations that the rule may not be implemented as planned. According to an updated regulatory agenda posted online, government officials stated that the process will

Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the UK, has acknowledged making errors but stands by his actions during the COVID pandemic as he testifies at an inquiry.

Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of Britain, stood by his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a public inquiry on Wednesday. He acknowledged that his government made mistakes, but maintained that they did their utmost. Johnson was questioned for two days by lawyers from the judge-led inquiry regarding his initial hesitance to implement a

by using a defibrillator A young nurse experienced a heart attack during her training on the medical condition. Her colleagues were able to save her life by utilizing a defibrillator.

Andy Hoang was excited to start her new nursing position in New Hampshire this year, with a particular interest in working in the field of cardiac care. She eagerly anticipated the November training on how to assist someone experiencing cardiac arrest. However, as the event began at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 23-year-old Hoang began to feel

CVS Health has outlined modifications to improve transparency around the cost of prescription drugs, potentially resulting in cost savings for certain customers.

CVS Health is implementing modifications to their prescription drug pricing structure, which may result in cost reductions for consumers beginning in the upcoming year. On Tuesday, the large healthcare corporation announced plans to implement a new payment system aimed at increasing cost predictability when purchasing medication. This model will be available next year for select

A recent survey revealed that minority patients are more likely to anticipate receiving discriminatory treatment in the healthcare system.

Before a visit to the doctor, many people will take some time to prepare themselves mentally, possibly even giving themselves a pep talk to prepare for potential advice to exercise more or to ease any anxiety about needles. However, dressing nicely with the intention of preventing unjust treatment – or preparing for potential insults? A

A pregnant woman in Texas is seeking permission from the court to have an abortion, citing exceptions to the state’s ban.

A woman in Texas who is pregnant and whose fetus has been diagnosed with a fatal condition has filed a lawsuit on Tuesday requesting permission to have an abortion. According to her lawyers, this is the first case of its kind in the United States since the legalization of abortion was overturned last year in

The French parliament is currently discussing a potential prohibition on disposable e-cigarettes.

The French government is currently discussing a potential prohibition on one-time use electronic cigarettes, which are favored by young people for their sugary flavors and are being examined as a new contributor to litter. The restriction, backed by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau, is intended to safeguard the well-being of young

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The White House is warning that it will take action against patents for expensive medications that were created using public funds.

Progress towards providing relief for AIDS is expected to come to a standstill and continue until 2024.

Calls for improved safety measures have been reignited after a nurse’s tragic final visit to a patient’s home resulted in her death.

The White House has postponed the ban on menthol cigarettes, causing concern among those who advocate against smoking.

Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the UK, has acknowledged making errors but stands by his actions during the COVID pandemic as he testifies at an inquiry.

by using a defibrillator A young nurse experienced a heart attack during her training on the medical condition. Her colleagues were able to save her life by utilizing a defibrillator.

CVS Health has outlined modifications to improve transparency around the cost of prescription drugs, potentially resulting in cost savings for certain customers.

A recent survey revealed that minority patients are more likely to anticipate receiving discriminatory treatment in the healthcare system.

A pregnant woman in Texas is seeking permission from the court to have an abortion, citing exceptions to the state’s ban.

The French parliament is currently discussing a potential prohibition on disposable e-cigarettes.