Tag: virus-poses
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Still many questions about Zika’s threat to pregnant women
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zika may stand convicted of causing devastating birth defects but there still are lots of questions about how much of a threat the virus poses to pregnant women, and what to do about it.
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China probes drugmakers over production methods
Three Chinese drugmakers are under investigation for crimes including using counterfeit medicines, the industry watchdog said, as China cracks down on shoddy practices in the world’s second-biggest drugs market. The China Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating Hebei Yongfeng Yaoye, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, as well as Gansu Dadeli…
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Tests show elevated lead in 6 suburban Detroit schools
GROSSE POINTE, Mich. (AP) — Screenings have revealed elevated lead and copper levels in at six of 15 public schools in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe.
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Theranos under investigation by several U.S. regulators
(Reuters) – Blood-testing firm Theranos Inc confirmed on Monday it is under investigation by federal prosecutors and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “The company continues to work closely with regulators and is cooperating fully with all investigations,” a company spokeswoman said. Other agencies which have opened probes against the company include the State Departments…