Ohio Amish Girl Won't Be Forced to Renew Chemo

Ohio Amish girl won't be forced to renew chemo
The guardian's decision to withdraw from the case still needs final approval from a county court. "The judge's approval of this resignation will pave the way for the family's return home, which will allow Sarah to receive the family's preferred …
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FDA approves breakthrough hepatitis C drug
Gilead said Friday it would price the drug at $ 84,000 for one 12-week supply. Patients with a less common subtype of the disease may need to take the drug for 24 weeks, raising the cost to $ 168,000 for one course of treatment. Drugs already on the …
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FDA approves first drug for rare erection disorder
FDA says the injectable drug is the first non-surgical treatment for the disease. Drugmaker Auxilium Pharmaceuticals estimates 5 percent of U.S. men are affected. Xiaflex was previously approved in 2010 to treat a hand disease that interferes with …
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