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Scientists Use Gene Therapy to Fight HIV
EVEN THE STRONGEST AIDS DRUGS COULDN'T FULLY CONTROL 52 YEAR OLD MATT CHAPPELL'S HIV INFECTION.
NOW HIS BODY CAN DO THAT ON ITS OWN.
SOUNDBITE (English) Matthew Chappell/Patient
"I don't have...
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A new report says one out of 25 hospitalized patients gets a healthcare-associated infection, and one in nine of them dies. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and C. diff cause some of the most threatening infections. (March 26)
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A new report says one out of 25 hospitalized patients gets a healthcare-associated infection, and one in nine of them dies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the...
Bloomberg
Eli Lilly CEO on Drug Pricing and Diabetes Treatment
Jan.09 -- David Ricks, chairman and chief executive officer at Eli Lilly & Co., discusses pricing pressures, the drug Trulicity, and the company's commitment to diabetes research. He speaks with Erik Schatzker on "Bloomberg Markets" from...
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RR9433/B - VARIOUS: AIDS IN ASIA
(dur: 6 minutes 44 seconds/ english sot: 1 minute 02 seconds)
The 10th International Conference on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS was held in Yokohama, Japan, recently - the first time that an Asian venue had been selected...
Bloomberg
Blink Offers Prescription for Customers' Discount Drugs
Jan.04 -- Geoffrey Chaiken, chief executive officer at Blink Health, explains how his company lowers prescription medication prices and its new deal teaming with Eli Lilly to offer insulin to customers at up to a 40 percent discount. He...
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Pfizer Recalls 3 Blood Pressure Drugs Due To Cancer Risk
The drugmaker is recalling Accuretic and two other authorized generic versions.
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Tenn. Doctor: Pneumonia Shouldn't Impede Clinton
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLYNew York - 11 September 20161. Hillary Clinton waving to supporters after leaving daughter Chelsea's apartment, stopping to greet little girlAP TELEVISION - AP...
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Bill Proposes Paid Leave After Pregnancy Loss, IVF Failures
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says early pregnancy loss occurs in about 10% of known pregnancies.
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US clears first 'living drug' for tough childhood leukemia ++ Animation++
LEADIN:
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins which seek and destroy childhood leukemia.
The CAR-T...
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Drug Price Hikes Cost Americans Billions Of Dollars, Report Says
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review released its first report on unsupported price increases for prescription drugs.
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Leading medical groups say there are 90 more overused tests and treatments a patient should question if their doctor prescribes them. Some may cost unnecessary time and money or do more harm than good.
HEADLINE: Doctors list tests patients should question
CAPTION: Leading medical groups say there are 90 more overused tests and treatments a patient should question if their doctor prescribes them. Some may cost unnecessary time and...
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HONG KONG: HERBAL MEDICINE
Cantonese/Mand/Eng
Lizards, sea horses, scorpions and snakes are not the kind of ingredients that most Westerners normally turn to when they are feeling sick.
But in China herbal medicine is big business, and if Hong Kong has its way,...
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American, Briton win Nobel Prize for medicine
1. Members of Nobel Assembly entering room
2. Audience
3. Members of committee sitting down at table
4. Audience
5. SOUNDBITE (Swedish/English/French/) Hans Joernvall, Nobel Assembly Secretary:
"The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute...
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1st US Case of Resistance to Last Resort Drug
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus056427For the first time, a U.S. patient has found to be been infected with bacteria resistant to an antibiotic used as a last resort treatment, scientists said Thursday.The patient - a 49-year-old...
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Doctors keep summer sweats at bay with new treatment
Basking in tropical temperatures is rare in Europe and people are making the most of the sunshine, except for some who have good cause to dread a sweltering summer.
Excessive sweating can be embarrassing and treatments are costly,...
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Scientists find genetic cause of multiple sclerosis
LEAD IN: Scientists at the University of British Columbia say they've found a genetic mutation that causes a severe form of multiple sclerosis. The team claims it shows at least one form of multiple sclerosis is inherited and could they...
Sky News
Asthma sufferers are often forced to skip taking their medication because the costs are too high.
Asthma sufferers are often forced to skip taking their medication because the costs are too high.
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Court rejects challenge to India's patent laws by Swiss pharmaceutical co
New Delhi - 7 August, 2007
1. Wide of Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) news briefing
2. Cutaway of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Leena Meghaney, Spokesperson for Medecins Sans Frontiers:
"The court has very clearly dismissed the case...
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Trump lays out plan to reduce US prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump is launching what he says will be the "most sweeping action in history to lower the price of prescription drugs for the American people."
Trump outlined his administration's long-awaited plan in a...
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US scientists create monthly birth control pill
Birth control pills work great if women remember to take them every day but missing doses can mean a surprise pregnancy.
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Popular bone drug can prevent breast cancer, according to new study
VNR - Non AP Television News material
Recent
1. Various shots of Tamoxifen being produced
2. Various shots of Raloxifene being produced
Rockville, Maryland- 18 April 2006
3. Doctor Worta McCaskill-Stevens walking along at the National...
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A new treatment looks at controlling diabetes and helping patients lose weight
Sydney - Recent
1. Patient Frank Thorne walking into doctor's office and sitting down
2. Mid shot Doctor and Thorne
3. Close up Doctor Stephen Twigg pumping pad, tilt up to measuring device
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr Stephen Twigg,...
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California To Allow HIV Prevention Medication Without Prescription
But insurance will still be a major obstacle for many at-risk people.
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Breakthrough: Finding Treatment That’s Right for You
Why the approach to mental health treatment isn’t one-size- fits-all.