“[The] really key thing about this deal is not the value it creates for consumer, but how it unlocks bigger cash flows near term to invest in pharma near term,” says Chief Executive Emma Walmsley.
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A Year In, Novartis’ Boss Faces The World
“I need to be engaged in the whole shaping of the broader environment,” Vas Narasimhan says. “I think initially I took more of a wait-and-see approach … but I have to have a voice …”
Has Childhood Obesity Become A National Security Threat?
If we do not take comprehensive action to address childhood obesity, generations of children will grow up to have serious and potentially life-threatening health issues.
Looking Into A Crystal Ball: Some Healthcare Predictions For 2019
Three predictions for 2019: Reductions in list or Wholesale Acquisition Cost prices of a number of high-profile drugs, coupled with changes in the current rebate system; continued ascension of biosimilars, and; downward turn in the economy leading to a…
Scientists Find Potential New Treatment For Aggressive Blood Cancer In Eye Drops
An experimental drug being developed as an ingredient in eye drops to treat retinal disease has shown promise in treating a very aggressive type of leukemia in mice.
DOJ: A Company Created To File Lawsuits Has Wasted 1,500 Hours Of The Government’s Time
Lawsuits by shell companies against more than 30 drug companies are meritless, the Department of Justice says.
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Weight Gain. Seniors Should Choose Health For The Holidays.
Research has told us again and again that excess weight can put people at risk for numerous health issues, and the data is even more compelling for older Americans who aren’t moving as much as they once were and who may already be facing health issues …
Shuttered Magazine Editor Struggles With Collaboration Lesson Health Data Advocates Sadly Learned
A conservative editor is mugged by reality; health data advocates would have been far less surprised.
Toxic Wellness – Is Your Christmas Under Threat?
Toxic wellness is everywhere and it’s causing us all harm. It’s science versus celebrity in the battle for a slice of the (gluten free, low carb) wellness pie.
How Suntanning Both Increases And Reduces Your Chance Of Dying From Melanoma — A Mystery Solved
All else equal, people who spend more time in the sun, or in tanning booths, are more likely to die of melanoma, but among people diagnosed with melanoma, those with a history of lots of sun exposure and fair complexion are less likely to die. How can …
