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U.S. Congress Passes Mental Health Coverage Boost
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A measure boosting insurance coverage for mental illness and treatment of drug and alcohol addiction secured final U.S. congressional passage on Friday as part of financial industry bailout legislation. Reuters Health Information
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What Broke Me
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On a medical mission to an impoverished country, a medical student experiences the human toll of healthcare disparities.
Medscape Med Students
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WHO Health Chief Urges Fast Action on Cheap Drugs
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World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Margaret Chan called for quick global agreement on Monday to ensure people in poor countries can get the drugs they need at affordable prices. Reuters Health Information
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U.S. Lawmakers Investigate Wyeth Vitamin Claims
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Two U.S. lawmakers are investigating advertising claims by Wyeth that promote its Centrum Cardio vitamin as a cholesterol-lowering product, according to a letter to the company released on Friday. Reuters Health Information
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Recentin Fails Lung Cancer Trial
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A clinical trial of Recentin as a treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer has been halted by AstraZeneca, Plc, after a mid-stage study failed to meet its main goal, although trials in colorectal cancer will move ahead. Reuters Health Information
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