| Territory man dies after contracting swine flu The Centre for Disease Control says the Northern Territory has had its first fatal case of swine flu this year. abc.net.au |
10 years later, abortion pill not used as often as expected Some expected mifepristone to be used by health care providers who didn't perform surgical abortions. For the most part, that hasn't happene ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Sanofi-Aventis launches Genzyme takeover battle By GREG KELLER and LINDA A. JOHNSON 2010-10-04T19:06:10ZPARIS (AP) -- France's Sanofi-Aventis on Monday launched an $18.5 billion hostile takeover attempt for Genzyme Corp., escalating the battle after the U.S. biotech company's management twice rejected its offer.... hosted.ap.org |
Abbott 3Q profit falls on Solvay, Meridia costs By MARLEY SEAMAN and MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-10-20T21:18:39ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Drug and medical device maker Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday its third-quarter net income dropped 40 percent on costs connected with its purchase of Solvay Pharmaceuticals and its decision to withdraw the diet drug Meridia from the U.S. and Canadian markets.... hosted.ap.org |
Bank chief calls for more action on disability services Macquarie Bank Chief, Simon McKeon, has called for a dedicated disability services ministry in Victoria. abc.net.au |