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Under Obamacare program, doctor visits would become data points
A new nonprofit is putting millions of Obamacare dollars towards an effort to turn routine doctor visits into a treasure trove of data on what medical treatments work best. The Affordable Care Act created the Patient Centered Research Outcomes Institute … Continue reading
CORRECTED-HP shakeup points to more “shareholder friendly” board – analysts
(Corrects name to Apotheker from Apothekar in paragraph 7)
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UPDATE 2-HP shakeup points to more “shareholder friendly” board
* Shares fall 2 percent in morning trading (Adds fact that Lane is staying on as a director in paragraph 10, updates shares)
Record gene haul points to better cancer screening
LONDON (Reuters) – New research has nearly doubled the number of genetic variations implicated in breast, prostate and ovarian cancer, offering fresh avenues for screening at-risk patients and, potentially, developing better drugs.
Tapeworm genome points way to better drug treatments
LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists have for the first time mapped the genomes of tapeworms, shedding light on the evolution of one of humankind’s oldest parasites and revealing new possibilities for drug treatments.
Jury discharged in Pryce points case
Chris Huhne’s former wife Vicky Pryce faces a retrial on a charge relating to speeding points she took for him as the judge criticises the jury for failing to understand the trial process.
Stock index futures points to higher open
LONDON (Reuters) – Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday as U.S. stock markets reopen after the Presidents’ Day holiday.
Trade deficit narrows, points to stronger GDP
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A rise in exports and lower imports of oil helped push the trade deficit to its narrowest point in nearly three years in December, suggesting the economy did much better in the fourth quarter than initially estimated.
Huhne admits speeding points lie
Former cabinet minister Chris Huhne admits perverting the course of justice over claims his ex-wife Vicky Pryce took speeding points for him a decade ago.
UPDATE 3-Richemont points to China slowdown, spooks sector
* Richemont shares down 6 pct, dragging down sector (Adds comments from Montblanc CEO, analyst, details)