Disrupting Detroit Dec 11, 2008
Drug R and D Prizes Not Patents (130 sec.) U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a bill that would replace patents on medicines with prizes for coming up with new drugs. China's New Leaders (140 sec.) Who will succeed Hu Jintao as president. (Forbes -- Business)
Slow recovery for renters after wildfires Dec 7, 2008
In addition, they have to buy clothes, medicines, toiletries, kitchen items, bed and bath linens, electronics and food. Multiple tragedies. (Florida Today)
Hospital pays for banned drugs out of own pocket Nov 22, 2008
"Imperial College Healthcare is the first academic health science centre, to bring together research, teaching and patient services, and has a budget of around 800m.Prof Smith admitted that most other organisations would not have the funds to do the same.The trust which is made up of Hammersmith Hospital, Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea, St Mary's, Charing Cross, the Western Eye Hospital and Imperial College London, was this week ranked the third safest hospital in England by the health... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Canine rescue effort turns into a lengthy and 'challenging' ordeal Oct 11, 2008
As recently as Tuesday, local veterinarians from a couple of animal hospitals visited her property, examined all the dogs and dispensed antibiotics and other medicines, she said. A few puppies have died from worm infestations, but the vets say the sick dogs are improving, Mattila said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Indian art emerges as high-appreciation investment at volatile time Sep 25, 2008
The Medicines Control Council (MCC) would investigate the concerns raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about standards at the manufacturing plant owned by Sandoz in South Africa, health department spokesperson Fidel Hadebe said yesterday. . (Business Report, South Africa)
Griffin goes on mission trip to Uganda and South Africa Aug 15, 2008
She has no after-effects of the travel or the medicines. The Americans visited a home for street boys in Kampala. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Mar 27, 2008
Six baby cough medicines pulled. Fine for back-to-front thong man. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Tiger Body Parts Trade Still Going Strong Feb 13, 2008
Among them were a whole tiger skin that had been used as a floor covering, dozens of packets of Chinese medicines containing crushed body parts and a bottle of tiger-bone wine. Heather Sohl from WWF said: "Tigers are found in 11 different countries and all of them face problems with poaching. That can be for medicines, skins or for their claws, canines and whiskers."The authorities need to use the legislation available to them and prosecute the criminals. (Sky News)
Grinding poverty defies China's boom Jan 14, 2008
When she gets sick, Li Enlan, 78, picks herbs from the woods that grow nearby instead of buying modern medicines. This is not the result of some philosophical choice, though. (International Herald Tribune)
Space Station Cargo Ship Launches With Gifts, Supplies Dec 24, 2007
Among the things carried on board the Progress spacecraft are food, fuel, scientific instruments for experiments, sanitary and hygiene products and medicines for the crew, including fresh underwear, personal hygiene products and medical equipment. The spacecraft will also deliver to the ISS Christmas and New Year gifts for the crew, and birthday presents for Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, who turned 46 on Saturday. (Space.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Oct 26, 2007
CONTRACTRESEARCH (Vollmer, Raleigh News ver) -- RALEIGH, N.C.: Drug makers are increasingly relying on outside companies, also known as contract research organizations or CROs, to test new medicines for them. 300. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
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The first to respond to their plight was Carlos employer, Wal-Mart, which provided the Cuevas with clothes, hygienic supplies and prescription medicines from the Ontario store. Wal-Mart really helped me a lot, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Kids' Letters: Exploring what we know about Columbus Oct 3, 2007
We know to make sure we have plenty of food and medicines and a first-aid kit. Today we know the earth spins. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Valley forum Aug 31, 2007
In the event of a major earthquake or other area-wide disaster, Sonoma Skypark will be a critical link in the relief effort bringing necessary medicines, supplies, and rescue personnel into Sonoma Valley, as well as evacuating seriously injured victims to unaffected areas. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1268 makes its home at Sonoma Skypark. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Feral cat program deemed a success Jul 25, 2007
Ninety percent of the female feral cats have a vaginal infection because they don't have the proper shots and medicines that are administered to domestic cats. his infection is transferred to their kittens and they are born with eye infections and many of them go blind, Jinright said. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Smash that fake! China fights piracy on TV Jul 5, 2007
I'm after real ones anyway," she added. China is considered the largest source of pirated goods in the world, causing billions of dollars in lost sales to makers of everything from music and movie DVDs, designer clothes and consumer electronics and software. Even medicines are copied. Beijing has several antique markets. Panjiayuan is the biggest and best known for selling thousands of real -- and fake -- antiques. Every Saturday and Sunday, the market is packed with buyers from dawn till dark,... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Forensic team prepares to exhume Houdini's body to determine whether he was poisoned Mar 24, 2007
"I want each hour to comfort him with medicines and prayers.". The diaries were offered by a group of investors who bought them from a Los Angeles memorabilia shop owner, who bought them cheaply several years ago when Smith discarded them, Riccio said. (North County Times)
Variety takes center stage at 2007 telethon Mar 24, 2007
Fayette said parents with special needs children often have to deal with extra doctor s appointments, special equipment and medicines and the extra expenses that accompany them. When there is a financial strain, a lot of times therapy may be one of the first things families do without, Fayette said. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
