FDA Panel Backs Gilead Hepatitis C Drug Sofosbuvir

FDA panel backs Gilead hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Abbvie Inc have advanced all-oral clinical trial programs in late-stage development, using a variety of so-called direct acting antivirals, which directly interfere with the virus's ability to replicate. But Gilead is widely …
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Global Burden of Liver Disease Substantial

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WASHINGTON, DC — Total deaths worldwide from cirrhosis and liver cancer rose by 50 million per year over 2 decades, according to the first-ever World Health Organization (WHO) study of liver disease mortality. "Viral hepatitis specifically and … Dr …
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Bill Moyers: Yves Smith and Dean Baker on Secrets in Trade

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A US-led trade deal is currently being negotiated that could increase the price of prescription drugs, weaken financial regulations and even allow partner countries to challenge American laws. But few know its substance … Corporate lobbyists already …
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How the ACA Will Affect People With HIV and AIDS

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The Affordable Care Act will broaden health care coverage for many of the 1.1 million Americans infected with HIV, especially those who live in the 25 states and the District of Columbia that have opted to expand Medicaid. In those … programs …
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