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Making a Difference
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With their mouths taped shut and arms taped to their sides, UK medical students protested government plans to deny medical care to vulnerable immigrants.
Student BMJ
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WellPoint Chief Backs Universal Insurance Mandate
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The chief executive of WellPoint Inc, one of the biggest U.S. health insurers with 36 million customers, said on Thursday individuals should be required to carry insurance as part of any reform effort. 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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Problems With Baxter Heparin Still Unresolved
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Because of continuing severe adverse reactions, Baxter has stopped manufacturing multiple-dose vials of heparin. The FDA is recommending that heparin manufactured by other companies or alternative anticoagulants be used if possible. Medscape Medical News
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