Free drug samples cost more in the long run
Patients who received drug samples spent more over time than those who didn't, renewing debate about the role of more than $18 billion in free medications distributed each year
WHO announces polio wiped from Somalia
The World Health Organization claims polio transmission has been stopped in Somalia, leaving only a dozen other countries with the deadly disease.
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U.S. researchers have identified all 1,116 unique proteins found in human saliva glands, a discovery they said on Tuesday could usher in a wave of convenient, spit-based diagnostic tests that could be done without the need for a single drop of blood.
More...Weighing the high cost of cancer care
You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, and the doctor is discussing treatment options. Should the cost be a deciding factor?
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Genetic testing gets personal
"Personalized genomics" tests promise to help clients discern from their DNA what diseases they are likely to get, whether they are shy or adventurous, even their propensity to become addicted to drugs. A growing number bypass doctors and deal directly with consumers.
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