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The U.S. biotechnology company posted lower-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue, saying Tecfidera’s “challenging” quarter was hit by an overall slowdown in the MS market, which has been weighed down by discounting, a single case of a serious brain infection, and the effect of a stronger dollar. A number of patients are switching to the Biogen’s recently launched interferon-based MS drug Plegridy, which has also eaten into Tecfidera sales. If Tecfidera’s
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations on Friday welcomed the European Union’s plan to triple the size of its naval search mission in the Mediterranean, but said the key test was whether lives were saved and war refugees gained asylum. The EU’s assurances meant the operation would have capacity, resources and scope comparable to Italy’s Mare Nostrum rescue operation, which was ended six months ago, the U.N.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing an alert to warn that a hepatitis C epidemic and a rise in intravenous drug use nationwide could spark new HIV outbreaks similar to one in a southern Indiana county with 142 new cases this year.
Sharista Giles was four months pregnant when she was in a car accident that left her in a coma.
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Children are more likely to develop behavioral or emotional problems if their mothers are chronically depressed, even if symptoms aren’t severe, a French study finds. While previous research has linked clinical depression in mothers to mood disorders and other health problems in their children, the current study is among the first to make this connection even when mothers have milder symptoms that might not
Team news for Saturday’s League Two clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Morecambe at Adams Park.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has named a strong side to take on Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has warned Robin van Persie he faces a fight to return to the first team despite recovering from injury.
Team news for Saturday’s League Two clash between Plymouth Argyle and Tranmere Rovers at Home Park.
Wales international Gethin Jenkins is back to skipper the Cardiff Blues in their Guinness PRO12 derby at the Millennium Stadium.
