Archive for March, 2007
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MEXICO CITY (AP) -- The deadly hemorrhagic form of dengue fever is increasing dramatically in Mexico, and experts predict a surge throughout Latin America fueled by climate change, migration and faltering mosquito eradication efforts....
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG will stop selling a drug to relieve constipation after it was linked to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and worsening chest pain that can become a heart attack, federal health officials said Friday....
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. global AIDS initiative has provided therapy and brought testing and counseling to millions around the world. Now the challenge is to move from emergency to sustained efforts, the Institute of Medicine said Friday....
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GENEVA (AP) -- Demand for human organ transplants far exceeds supply, fueling a growth in "transplant tourism" to developing nations where organs can be bought, the World Health Organization said Friday....
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick said Friday he will push to reverse stem cell research restrictions imposed by his predecessor, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney....