Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF, Doctors Without Borders) filed a patent opposition against Pfizer’s vaccine for pneumonia in India. According to an MSF press release, the … MSF Challenges Pfizer Patent Application For Pneumonia Vaccine In IndiaRead more
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Another Pharma Giant Hikes Drug Prices
Former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli, widely reviled for dramatically hiking the price of a life-saving drug used by HIV and cancer patients, is in good … Another Pharma Giant Hikes Drug PricesRead more
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More US drug price hikes in 2016
US drug makers kicked off the New Year with a new round of drug price hikes despite growing public anger and political backlash. At the … More US drug price hikes in 2016Read more
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It’s ‘Almost Too Late’ to Stop Global Superbug
Following the discovery in the UK of bacteria that resist the most common antibiotic of last resort, a leading British expert is warning it is … It’s ‘Almost Too Late’ to Stop Global SuperbugRead more
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Martin Shkreli Refuses to Answer Lawmakers’ Questions About 5,000% Drug Price Hike
The former hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli who hiked the price of a life-saving drug by more than 5,000 percent has refused to testify before … Martin Shkreli Refuses to Answer Lawmakers’ Questions About 5,000% Drug Price HikeRead more
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Costs of Patent Monopolies
Patent monopolies provide the pharmaceutical industry with incentives for innovation and research. However, they can also encourage a range of rent-seeking behaviors that impose significant … Costs of Patent MonopoliesRead more
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Ex-Hedge Funder Martin Shkreli Arrested for Ponzi-Style Securities Fraud
The former hedge fund manager who sparked national outrage after he hiked the price of a life-saving drug by more than 5,000 percent has been … Ex-Hedge Funder Martin Shkreli Arrested for Ponzi-Style Securities FraudRead more
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Drug Companies Donated Millions to California Lawmakers Prior to Forced Vaccination Bill
One in 50 children are now autistic. No, you didn’t read that wrong. Despite the fact that a CDC whistleblower recently came forward admitting that … Drug Companies Donated Millions to California Lawmakers Prior to Forced Vaccination BillRead more
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Smokers require more anesthetic and painkiller during operations
Research published at this year’s Euroanaesthesia meeting in Berlin (30 May-2 June) shows that both smokers and those exposed to passive smoke require more anaesthetic … Smokers require more anesthetic and painkiller during operationsRead more