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4 HIV babies born in Broward, PBC — first in years
In South Florida, home to some of the nation's worst AIDS rates, a trend worth celebrating came to a sad end last year when Broward and Palm Beach counties each reported two babies born HIV-positive. They were the first such cases since 2006 in Palm...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Chemical Industry, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Palm Beach County, Health
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Dollar firms as Fed suspense builds, shares off highs
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The dollar edged up, gold steadied and European shares held near five-year highs on Tuesday as investors look out for U.S. Federal Reserve signals on the future of its stimulus program. Upbeat comments from Chicago policymaker...Tags: Stamford, Julia Gillard, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Leapfrog health analysts hand out hospital grades
Florida's hospitals, like those across the rest of the nation, have received their spring report cards and more than a third earned an A, according to a nonprofit organization that advocates for safer health-care delivery. In the Sunshine State, 37...
Tags: Apopka, Orlando, Medical Procedures and Tests, Kissimmee, Ocoee
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Health care concerns
I'm not statistician enough to know how much of the story U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster's editorial ("Time to repeal Obamacare," May 16) tells, but surely we agree that the existing health care system deserved overhaul. We are a sick nation, getting sicker,...Tags: Chemical Industry, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Bill Shuster
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Pharmacists seen as valuable members of health-care team
Tribune Media ServicesSearching for a health care career where you’ll be a trusted adviser and partner in helping improve the care of patients? Consider the field of pharmacy. Nearly three-quarters of Americans rate pharmacists as having high or very high honesty and...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Diabetes, Chemical Industry, Biology, Science and Technology
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Clearing the air about asthma
The Record, Stockton, Calif.Dr. Greg Bensch would like to see people change their thinking about asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease, but most people don't look at it that way. A chronic disease is a long-lasting health condition that can be controlled but not cured, such as...Tags: Diabetes, Coughing, Environmental Pollution, Albuterol (drug), Asthma
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares grind higher, yen rebounds on minister's remarks
Reuters* Global equity markets continue to climb * Yen gains on minister's comments, rise seen temporary * Gold gains after longest losing streak in four years * Oil rebounds, rises above $105 a barrel (Updates prices, adds close of European stocks) By...Tags: Casino and Gambling Industry, S&P 500, Metal and Mineral, Ryanair Holdings Plc, Stock Activities
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Actavis to buy Warner Chilcott in $5 billion stock deal
Reuters(Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Actavis Inc, itself a recent takeover target, said on Monday it would buy specialty pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott Plc for $5 billion in stock to expand its branded drug portfolio, lower taxes and increase profits....Tags: Corporate Officers, Economy, Business and Finance, Bank of America Corp., Morningstar Incorporated, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
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Vermont passes law allowing doctor-assisted suicide
ReutersBy Jason McLure May 20 (Reuters) - Vermont on Monday became the fourth U.S. state to end legal penalties for doctors who prescribe medication to terminally ill patients seeking to end their own lives. The law, which includes a number of safeguards...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Judges, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide
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Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions
ReutersMay 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Monday: ** Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the Internet pioneer a much-needed social media platform to...Tags: Federal Communications Commission, Plains Exploration & Production Company, Wolters Kluwer NV, Len Blavatnik, France
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Some could have gaps in medical coverage under new law
When the national healthcare law takes full effect next year, millions of Americans risk disrupted health coverage because of common life events: getting married or divorced, having children or taking on a second job. As their family incomes change,...
Tags: Diabetes, Government Health Care, Health Insurance, Chemical Industry, Personal Income
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