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Benefits of antiviral drugs for flu patients 'relatively small'

2015-10-08 01:33:29| Biotech - Topix.net

While most patients do not need the drug, more research is also needed on their use in pandemics, experts said. The report, from Academy of Medical Sciences and the Wellcome Trust, said antivirals can lead to a reduction in the duration of seasonal flu symptoms by between 14 and 17 hours.

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Pacific Deal Rewrites Rules on Trade in Autos, Patented Drugs

2015-10-05 19:33:54| Biotech - Topix.net

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, as the pact is known, will rewrite the rules of commerce among 12 nations that collectively produce an estimated 40 percent of the world's economic output. It still faces hurdles, such as a vote in the U.S. Congress, but if ratified would have a far-reaching impact on goods and services.

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Pfizer is gaining ground with its tumor-killing and immuno-oncology drugs.

2015-09-30 16:28:55| Biotech - Topix.net

NEW YORK -- Think of the best drug companies as cash machines riding a massive demographic wave. This is the aging populations of developed countries that need more meds and the growing middle classes in developing countries with the income to afford them.

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Tuesday Sector Laggards: Waste Management, Drugs

2015-09-30 02:51:10| Waste Management - Topix.net

In trading on Tuesday, waste management shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Quest Resource Holding , down about 13.1% and shares of TRC Companies down about 6.3% on the day.

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