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FACTBOX: Health company winners, losers in U.S. House bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted 220-215 on Saturday to pass legislation overhauling the nation's $2.5 trillion health care system. The Senate must also vote on its version of a bill, which is not...

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Is Your Doctor’s Continuing Ed Funded by Pharma?

By Martha Rosenberg Nov 7, 2009 Raise your hand if you’ve breathed a sigh of relief seeing your doctor had a CME certificate next to the medical school diploma on the wall. Did your doctor pass “Bipolar Disorder:...

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Latest Small Business Events

November is shaping up to be a busy month for small business events – both live and online. Here’s our latest list, brought to you every two weeks by Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com . Pubcon Las Vegas November...

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Flu boosts vaccine business

President George Bush's administration three years ago awarded about $1 billion to manufacturers to increase and speed production of vaccines, particularly after the spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus.

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Santarus Reports Strong Quarter (Zacks.com)

reported third-quarter earnings of 9 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate at a loss of 1 cent and the year-ago loss of 8 cents. Research and development (R&D) expenses increased to $3.4 million from $2.3...

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FACTBOX-Health company winners, losers in US House bill

WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The Senate must also vote on its version of a bill, which is not expected until December at the earliest, and both chambers would then meet to work out a final measure. Following are some of the...

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Quebec health minister criticizes queue-jumping for H1N1 vaccines

MONTREAL - Quebec's health minister has criticized preferential access to H1N1 vaccines that have been brought to light across the province. Yves Bolduc told a news conference Saturday he disapproved of a Montreal hospital's...

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Medicine for H1N1 to be Available in All Hospitals

ABU DHBAI — Residents with H1N1 infection can be treated at any hospital where they are admitted, and not just at government hospitals. The Technical Health Committee for Combating Swine Flu confirmed that those who test...

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Global healthcare firms take notice as UAE expenditure on diabetes treatment reaches up to $200m...

With an estimated $100m to $200m being spent by the UAE annually on the treatment of diabetes, it is crucial for key stakeholders in the healthcare industry to collaborate in ensuring the highest level of excellence in the...

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WEEKAHEAD-The view from Reuters editors in the Americas

NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Following is the view from Reuters editors in the Americas on the news likely to matter most for the week starting Nov. 8. -- HEALTHCARE REFORM - U.S. House legislation heads for passage -- OBAMA IN...

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