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Sanofi wins EU approval for Praluent anti-cholesterol drug: French drugmaker Sanofi said the European Commission had cleared

Sanofi wins EU approval for Praluent anti-cholesterol drug: French drugmaker Sanofi said the European Commission had cleared its key cholesterol drug Praluent for the treatment of so-called "bad cholesterol," or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, in certain adult patients with hypercholesterolemia.
Source: reuters.com

FDA Approves Two New Treatments for Diabetes NEJM Journal Watch.

FDA Approves Two New Treatments for Diabetes NEJM Journal Watch.
Source: jwatch.org

Chemistry at heart of VW emissions cheating | Chemistry World

Chemistry at heart of VW emissions cheating | Chemistry World
Source: rsc.org

When Radiation Isn’t the Real Risk - NYTimes.com

When Radiation Isn’t the Real Risk - NYTimes.com
Source: nytimes.com

Here's what Volkswagen did and how it got caught: Volkswagen fooled the state exams but was caught by independent testers

Here's what Volkswagen did and how it got caught: Volkswagen fooled the state exams but was caught by independent testers
Source: businessinsider.com

Single layer perovskite sheet rises to the fore | Chemistry World

Single layer perovskite sheet rises to the fore | Chemistry World
Source: rsc.org

Who's Benefiting from MOOCs, and Why

Who's Benefiting from MOOCs, and Why
Source: hbr.org

Thousands of NHS doctors apply to be able to work abroad amid contract changes: General Medical Council reveals 3,468 requests

Thousands of NHS doctors apply to be able to work abroad amid contract changes: General Medical Council reveals 3,468 requests for certificate of current professional status in just 10 days following confirmation of new contracts
Source: theguardian.com

Addenbrooke's: why are internationally renowned hospitals struggling?: A number of specialist hospitals are facing serious

Addenbrooke's: why are internationally renowned hospitals struggling?: A number of specialist hospitals are facing serious problems with their district general services
Source: theguardian.com

Polio Paralyzes 2 Children in West Ukraine Outbreak - NYTimes.com

Polio Paralyzes 2 Children in West Ukraine Outbreak - NYTimes.com
Source: nytimes.com

Super Blood Moon to Make Last Appearance Until 2033 - NYTimes.com

Super Blood Moon to Make Last Appearance Until 2033 - NYTimes.com
Source: nytimes.com

How to see the moon's most stunning night in 30 years: On Sunday night, the moon will be both its brightest and its darkest

How to see the moon's most stunning night in 30 years: On Sunday night, the moon will be both its brightest and its darkest in the year. But if you’re looking up to the sky, you’ll want to make sure you time it right — the full show will only last for about 71 minutes.
Source: independent.co.uk

The Sharing Economy Attracts Older Adults - NYTimes.com

The Sharing Economy Attracts Older Adults - NYTimes.com
Source: nytimes.com

Junior doctor contracts are threat to NHS, warn Royal Colleges: Medical specialism colleges tell Jeremy Hunt that ‘punitive

Junior doctor contracts are threat to NHS, warn Royal Colleges: Medical specialism colleges tell Jeremy Hunt that ‘punitive terms’ will damage staff numbers, morale and patient safety
Source: theguardian.com

BlaBlaCar, a French Ride-Sharing Start-Up, Is Valued at $1.6 Billion - NYTimes.com

BlaBlaCar, a French Ride-Sharing Start-Up, Is Valued at $1.6 Billion - NYTimes.com
Source: nytimes.com

Clinton proposes $250 monthly cap on prescription drug costs

Clinton proposes $250 monthly cap on prescription drug costs
Source: reuters.com

Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Is the Subclavian Vein the Safest Option? — Physician’s First Watch

Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Is the Subclavian Vein the Safest Option? — Physician’s First Watch
Source: jwatch.org

Drug Company Backs off $750 per Pill Price Tag for Pyrimethamine — Physician’s First Watch

Drug Company Backs off $750 per Pill Price Tag for Pyrimethamine — Physician’s First Watch
Source: jwatch.org

McDonald's cage-free egg pledge pressures farmers, squeezes supply: This month's pledge by McDonald's Corp to phase out

McDonald's cage-free egg pledge pressures farmers, squeezes supply: This month's pledge by McDonald's Corp to phase out eggs laid by caged hens in its North American restaurants will increase competition for limited supplies of cage-free eggs.
Source: reuters.com

Exclusive: Americans overpaying hugely for cancer drugs - study

Exclusive: Americans overpaying hugely for cancer drugs - study
Source: reuters.com