Health Highlights: May 14, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:03 GMT)
Health ministers to debate drug patent dispute
Health ministers from around the world will try next week to bridge differences over how to overhaul drug patent rules that developing countries say make life-saving medicines costly and inaccessible. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:32:00 GMT)
Health Tip: Facts About Fleas
(HealthDay News) -- Fleas can cause more than discomfort for both people and pets. They also can cause health problems. (Wed, 14 May 2008 13:03:48 GMT)
Genomic Health CEO sells 12,000 shares
The chief executive of cancer test developer Genomic Health Inc. sold 12,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:06:23 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care
Health care stocks rose with the broader market Wednesday morning, with shares of dental and veterinary supplier Patterson Cos. making the largest gains. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:48:50 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in early trading Wednesday, in line with the broader market, as investors reacted favorably to a Labor Department report that showed a slight decrease in inflation in April. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:11:30 GMT)
For the Disabled, Age 18 Brings Difficult Choices in Finding Health Care
As medical advances have allowed patients who might have died as children to survive into adulthood, the health care system that has yet to develop institutions for them. (Wed, 14 May 2008 01:56:18 GMT)
Proposals to boost town's health
Plans for a £20m complex to help boost the health and welfare of people in Blackpool is unveiled. (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:59:24 GMT)
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