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F.D.A. Approves First Drug to Treat Severe Multiple Sclerosis

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 28th, 2017, 10:24pm UTC

The drug, Ocrevus by Genentech, can also be used to treat patients with the more common form of the disease.

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Repeal of Affordable Care Act Is Back on Agenda, Republicans Say

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 28th, 2017, 8:47pm UTC

Under pressure from conservative activists, House Republican leaders and the White House say they have restarted negotiations.

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Severe Eczema Drug Is Approved by F.D.A.; Price Tag Is $37,000 a Year

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 28th, 2017, 1:04pm UTC

The drug makers Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi made a rare move, negotiating with insurers in advance over the price for Dupixent.

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Affordable Care Act Repeal Is Back on the Agenda, Republicans Say

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 28th, 2017, 12:18pm UTC

Under extreme pressure from conservative activists, House Republican leaders and the White House say they have restarted negotiations.

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Costly Doctors Don’t Provide Better Care

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 28th, 2017, 11:26am UTC

Doctors who tend to spend more in treating hospitalized patients do not get better results than those who spend less, a new study has found.

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Testosterone Therapy Is Popular, but Studies Are Mixed

International Herald Tribune - Posted: March 28th, 2017, 12:01am UTC

Millions of men get treatments for “low T,” though efficacy is limited and evidence of its safety is lacking.

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