PARIS (Reuters) – The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will review the Dupixent (dupilumab) and Cemiplimab products being developed by drugmakers Sanofi and Regeneron, the companies said on Tuesday.
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Justice Department seeks role in opioid settlement talks
(Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Monday sought court permission to participate in settlement negotiations aimed at resolving lawsuits by state and local governments against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
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U.S. government sets 3.40 percent hike in 2019 payments to Medicare insurers
(Reuters) – The U.S. government on Monday said it would increase by 3.40 percent on average 2019 payments to the health insurers that manage Medicare Advantage insurance plans for seniors and the disabled, a higher-than-expected rise reflecting a projection of higher medical cost growth.
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Celgene Chief Operating Officer Scott Smith abruptly resigns
(Reuters) – Celgene Corp said on Monday Chief Operating Officer Scott Smith is leaving the company, effective immediately.
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Many doctors don’t pay attention to home health care plans
(Reuters Health) – Physicians charged with approving treatment plans for skilled home health care often spend no more than a minute reviewing the plans, a study of U.S. doctors suggests.
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Allergan seeks options for women's health unit: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Allergan Plc is considering options for its women’s health unit, including a sale, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
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Supreme Court rejects appeal to release anti-abortion activists' videos
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by anti-abortion activists to win the release of videos they surreptitiously recorded at meetings of abortion providers.
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Heavily used herbicide tied to shorter pregnancies
(Reuters Health) – More than 90 percent of pregnant women in a small Indiana study had glyphosate in their urine, and higher concentrations were associated with earlier deliveries.
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FDA refuses to review Alkermes' depression treatment, seeks more trials
(Reuters) – Alkermes Plc has been told to conduct more clinical trials of its experimental depression treatment after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected its initial application for approval, citing a lack of evidence of its effectiveness.
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Come for your drugs, leave with more shopping: Walmart's new growth strategy?
(Reuters) – Walmart Inc’s efforts to develop closer ties with health insurer Humana Inc , which came to light on Thursday, point to a brave new world of retail where superstores become healthcare centers offering basic medical care.
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