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Top news of the week: 09.10.2023.

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@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 4, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/10/03/18-new-and-emerging-biotech-developments-everyone-should-know-about/
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18 New And Emerging Biotech Developments Everyone Should Know About

18 New And Emerging Biotech Developments Everyone Should Know About

Developments in biotech can have an impact on humanity, the Earth and the animal kingdom, so it’s not surprising that headlines from the field are of immense interest.

@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 5, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.propublica.org/article/how-big-pharma-company-stalled-tuberculosis-vaccine-to-pursue-bigger-profits
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How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits

How a Big Pharma Company Stalled a Potentially Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Bigger Profits

A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. But its development slowed after ...

@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 3, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-fund-shows-that-industry-expertise-can-help-you-make-a-lot-of-money-in-the-stock-market-5d104b1d
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This fund shows that industry expertise can help you make a lot of money in the stock market

This fund shows that industry expertise can help you make a lot of money in the stock market

The managers of the Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund have direct experience to help them separate promising innovators from flashes in the pan.

@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 6, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ozempic-wegovy-linked-severe-medical-conditions-stomach-problems-study-rcna118823
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Popular weight loss drugs linked to rare but severe stomach problems, study finds

Popular weight loss drugs linked to rare but severe stomach problems, study finds

Some patients have reported developing stomach paralysis after having used the drugs.

@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 5, 2023
Fake tweet - https://hatchardreport.com/the-ministry-of-health-granted-vaccine-exemptions-to-hundreds-among-its-key-staff/
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The Ministry of Health Granted Vaccine Exemptions to Hundreds Among Its Key Staff

The Ministry of Health Granted Vaccine Exemptions to Hundreds Among Its Key Staff

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@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 5, 2023
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How Dallas licked partisan politics and regional rivalries to land a coveted biotech hub

How Dallas licked partisan politics and regional rivalries to land a coveted biotech hub

By most metrics, Dallas was the underdog in the battle over the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 3, 2023
Fake tweet - https://globalnews.ca/news/9998997/nobel-prize-medicine-covid-mrna-vaccines/
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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to 2 scientists for COVID vaccine discoveries

Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to 2 scientists for COVID vaccine discoveries

Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman made mRNA molecule discoveries together that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines.

@WSJ Health shared
On Oct 6, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.kqed.org/science/1984507/scientists-want-to-put-carbon-footprints-on-drugs-but-its-hard-to-get-accurate-numbers
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Can Scientists Calculate a Carbon Footprint for Drugs?

Can Scientists Calculate a Carbon Footprint for Drugs?

Pinpointing the sources of carbon emissions for drugs is tough, presenting a challenge as companies seek to reduce their footprints.