Author: creative
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First US Zika-related death in Puerto Rico
The first Zika-related death on US soil was reported Friday in Puerto Rico, raising new concerns about the dangers of the mosquito-borne virus. “The patient died of complications related to severe thrombocytopenia,” a poor clotting condition related to a low number of platelets in the blood, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.…
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Grief and frustration as Nepal marks earthquake anniversary
In Kathmandu, the capital, Prime Minister K. P. Oli led a day of mourning, placing a wreath at the remains of the Dharahara tower that collapsed during the quake, killing 132 people. Among them was grief-stricken Surya Bahadur Shrestha, praying for his late father who was crushed to death by a building in the city.…
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Valeant gets additional notices of default from bondholders
The notices do not accelerate its indebtedness, the company said. The Quebec-based drugmaker said last week it had received a notice of default from its bondholders. The company has since received an extra month from its lenders to file the annual report.
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Valeant wants Perrigo’s Papa as its new CEO: CNBC, citing Dow Jones
(Reuters) – Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc is seeking to name Perrigo Co Plc's Joseph Papa as its new chief executive, CNBC tweeted, citing Dow Jones.
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Valeant wants Perrigo’s Papa as its new CEO: CNBC, citing Dow Jones
(Reuters) – Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc is seeking to name Perrigo Co Plc's Joseph Papa as its new chief executive, CNBC tweeted, citing Dow Jones.
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UK agency backs cancer drug after Sanofi cuts price
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's healthcare cost watchdog NICE said on Friday it had changed its mind and decided to recommend Sanofi's prostate cancer drug Jevtana after the French company agreed to a further discount. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said the improved discount was “an excellent example of how pharma companies…
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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.