California Must Guard Its Burgeoning Biotech Industry
California must guard its burgeoning biotech industry
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"Last year alone, we saw the approval of novel medicines to treat rare forms of cancer, anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and cystic fibrosis, among others.” CHI last week released its 2013 … to enhance its R&D infrastructure.” Perhaps …
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Concussions, head injuries, brain damage: the price of NFL fame
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SAN DIEGO – January 12, 2013 – The news this week about a National Institutes of Health study revealing that NFL star Junior Seau suffered from chronic brain damage, common to dozens of deceased former football playersm should have come as no surprise …
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Safe at home Feds, states take steps to prevent home-care crime
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Nationwide, many people who deliver home care will fall under a new program in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will pay for background checks for any nurse, therapist or aide who comes into contact with a long-term-care patient. CMS …
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California challenges feds' inmate population cap
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Michael Bien, one of the lead attorneys for inmates, said it would be cheaper and more effective to funnel many criminals into drug or mental health treatment programs than into prison. Moreover, more inmates already behind bars could be safely …
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