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New Cystic Fibrosis Drug Meets Trial Goal
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A late-stage trial of denufosol, an inhaled cystic fibrosis drug, met the main study goal of significantly improving breathing, Inspire Pharmaceuticals Inc said Friday. Reuters Health Information
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WHO Takes Aim at Tobacco Smuggling With New Pact
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Nearly 130 countries have taken the first steps towards a new treaty to combat tobacco smuggling, blamed for higher consumption and up to $50 billion in lost tax revenues each year, officials said on Friday. Reuters Health Information
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Trial Into French Growth Hormone Scandal Begins
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Seven French former medical officials went on trial on Wednesday after a 17 year-long investigation into contaminated growth hormones that caused the death of more than 100 people from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The doctors and pharmacists face maximum terms varying from 3 to 10 years if convicted. They face charges of aggravated deception, manslaughter and causing unintentional injury. Reuters Health Information
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