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Life-extending epilepsy surgery performed less often in Black children, study finds

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between 2004 and 2020 found that those who had cranial surgery, which involves removing or disconnecting the brain portion where seizures occur, were 83% more likely to be alive after 10 years. The study of 18,000 children who were treated at 49 pediatric hospitals in the U.S.

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STAT+: Diagnosed with cancer, a pharmaceutical executive became a patient advocate and changed drug development. It took decades

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Between 1998 and 2004, the five-year survival rate for the disease has increased from 33% to 61%, according to the MMRF. I had good insurance. The group has raised more than $600 million for research, launched nearly 100 clinical trials, and helped bring more than 15 new drugs to market. “I have a great family.

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W2O acquires health policy consulting firm Discern Health

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Founded in 2004, Baltimore-headquartered Discern Health provides strategic direction and policy solutions to life sciences companies, government and non-profit agencies, and health insurers. We will truly be #BetterTogether.”.

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Gilead wins court order against fraudsters targeting HIV programme

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The suit focuses on alleged abuse of Gilead’s Advancing Access programme, a scheme set up in 2004 to provide HIV therapies at no charge to people who lack heath insurance and would be unable to get access to the drugs.

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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

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healthcare facilities were found to have an EHR system fully implemented by 2004. Open protocol, simply put, is a digital language that facilitates electronic transactions among prescribers, pharmacies, patient support vendors, data aggregators, insurers, and other stakeholders in the specialty pharmaceutical patient journey.

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Can you take Excedrin and ibuprofen together?

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How to take Excedrin with ibuprofen Generally, you shouldn’t take ibuprofen and Excedrin together. However, if needed, you can take these two drugs at different times during the day with careful planning with your healthcare provider.

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Cymbalta generic availability, cost, and dosage

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004 , Cymbalta has become a widely used antidepressant to treat various mental health and pain-related conditions. The cost of generic Cymbalta, known as duloxetine, can vary depending on insurance coverage, pharmacy, and location. It is also approved for fibromyalgia and chronic muscle pain.

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