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Genzyme gets lab partner

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:10:03 -0400

Genzyme Corp. and PTC Therapeutics Inc. have entered into an exclusive agreement to develop a new drug that fights now-untreatable genetic disorders. Under the terms of the...

Cleveland Clinic taking kidneys through navel

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:14:37 -0400

CLEVELAND - Brad Kaster donated a kidney to his father this week, and he barely has a scar to show for it. The kidney was removed through a single incision in his bellybutton,...

Mass. House rejects ban on drug co. gifts to docs

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:41:28 -0400

The Massachusetts House yesterday approved a bill to rein in health care spending, but rejected a proposed ban on the practice of doctors accepting gifts from representatives...

Harvard researchers: Menthol used to attact young smokers

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:48:23 -0400

WASHINGTON - Tobacco companies deliberately changed the menthol levels in cigarettes depending upon who they were marketing them to - lower levels for young smokers who preferred...

New direction in weight loss: Trick brain and turn appetite off

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:30:02 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin is no stranger to weight-loss surgery. He's done it at least 3,000 times. But the University of Minnesota surgeon knows that some...