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July 27, 2024
“Prioritizing effective diagnostics and treatments is key,” stated Senator Tim Kaine. On Wednesday, experienced legislators and healthcare specialists stated that the US is in a favorable position to advance in the development of innovative methods for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. The country is ready to capitalize on emerging technologies. However, they also highlighted a
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Senator Tim Kaine (on the right) stated that he is actively working towards renewing a program aimed at assisting those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. This was captured by Rod Lamkey Jr. for POLITICO. Sen. Tim Kaine Representative (D-Va.) has identified a potential solution to pass Alzheimer’s legislation to the president for approval. During a POLITICO
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The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that eBay, a major online retailer, has agreed to pay $59 million as part of a settlement for selling thousands of pill press machines on their platform. The machines have the ability to produce fake pills that closely resemble legitimate prescription pills, but may contain dangerous additives such as
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According to federal health officials, military members who were stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 faced a 20% increased risk of developing certain types of cancer compared to those stationed at other locations. This information was revealed in a highly anticipated study on the base’s polluted drinking water in North Carolina. Federal health
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A jury in Tennessee has found six individuals guilty of breaking federal laws by obstructing the entrance to a reproductive health clinic near Nashville in an anti-abortion protest that took place nearly three years ago. The jury’s ruling, announced on Tuesday evening following a trial that lasted a week, is the most recent update in
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Following an internal evaluation, Biogen concluded that it would be more beneficial to allocate its resources towards the development of alternative drug candidates. | Steven Senne/AP By Lauren Gardner 01/31/2024 11:47 AM EST Updated: 01/31/2024 02:44 PM EST Biogen, a pharmaceutical company, announced on Wednesday that they will no longer pursue the development and promotion
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Biogen has announced that it will discontinue sales of its Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm. This drug was previously expected to be a major success, but faced setbacks after its initial release. On Wednesday, the pharmaceutical company announced that it will discontinue a trial for the medication required for complete authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
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BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The hotel on the outskirts of town looks a lot like lodging one can find on any American highway. Over the years it has been a Holiday Inn and a Days Inn. The sign outside now bears the brand of a new, growing chain. One that promises a lot more than
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For quite some time, conservative individuals from the southern region have quietly considered the idea of expanding access to healthcare for those with low incomes. However, these conversations are now becoming more open and public. Republican-controlled states such as Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi have heard from their House speakers that they must contemplate expanding coverage
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According to a recent report by the federal government, the number of sexually transmitted cases of syphilis in adults in the United States has increased by 9% in 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down. Fortunately, there is some surprising positive news: There has been a decrease in the number of new cases of
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