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Sketchy stem-cell treatments in Mexico led to drug-resistant infections

www.livescience.com

Three U.S. hospital patients contracted drug-resistant infections in Mexico in 2022 and were still being treated as of March 2024.

Japanese scientists propose drug to regrow teeth, promise trials won't bite

www.theregister.com

Japanese researchers plan to begin human trials of a tooth regrowth drug this fall at Kyoto University Hospital following successful animal trials.…

Lawmakers, save this drug discount program that's a 'lifeline' for low-income folks in Illinois

chicago.suntimes.com

Under the 340B program, manufacturers who participate in Medicaid agree to provide outpatient drugs to covered organizations or hospitals at significantly reduced prices.

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Parc Prison 'reality' where inmates carry 'shanks' and drugs delivered by drones, MPs told

www.walesonline.co.uk

The UK Government has faced calls to strip private security giant G4S of its contract to run HMP Parc in Bridgend

Drugs, cash, forged documents seized in Regina drug-trafficking investigation

globalnews.ca

Regina police said a man is facing several drug trafficking and forged document charges after an investigation Thursday.

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Cartels’ Grip on Mexican Elections: Government Will Not Stop Drugs to US

In response to the US drug crisis which is claiming 200 American lives daily, the Biden Administration vows to cooperate with the Mexican government.

Blockbuster Drug Patent Thickets Signal 'Strategic Behavior'

www.medpagetoday.com

(MedPage Today) -- An analysis of patent applications for 10 top-selling prescription drugs found that nearly three-quarters of them were filed after FDA approval, a cross-sectional study of U.S. patent thickets found.

New drug makes exercise, everyday tasks easier for people with common heart condition

www.sciencedaily.com

People with the heart condition obstructive cardiomyopathy were able to use significantly more oxygen while exercising after taking the investigational drug aficamten, according to a new study.

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Scots drug lord who fired shotgun outside pub jailed for illegal phone behind bars

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Edinburgh gangster Sean 'Lugs' McGovern was found with the device at HMP Castle Huntly.

Researchers use dual drug strategy to advance melanoma treatment against resistance

medicalxpress.com

Research conducted by the Centenary Institute has revealed a promising new approach to tackling melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer notorious for its resistance to conventional treatments.

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Prison staff allegedly bringing in drugs

www.bbc.co.uk

Parc prison has seen four deaths linked to substance misuse in recent months, the Commons hears.

Mum planned to drug daughter, aged 6, so her lover could rape her, court hears

www.cornwalllive.com

The mother from Cornwall is currently on trial at Truro Crown Court where it was said she even sent her lover photos of the girl's private parts on Christmas Day

4 arrested after police raid drug lab on Indonesia's Bali resort island

www.foxnews.com

Indonesian police say they have raided a major drug lab hidden in a villa on the resort island of Bali. Police arrested four people allegedly linked to the lab.

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Man raped girl before 'buying' her silence with vapes and drugs jailed

Mark Thornton 'bought' his victim's silence by plying her with cash and drugs

Merck Halts Skin Cancer Drug Trial On High Discontinuation Rate - A Setback in High-Risk Melanoma Treatment

www.benzinga.com

Merck halts vibostolimab and pembrolizumab coformulation arm in KeyVibe-010 Phase 3 trial for high-risk melanoma due to higher discontinuation rates and immune-related adverse events.

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Abandoned car points cops to teen drug dealer after 'moment of madness'

www.leeds-live.co.uk

Jahidul Islam has narrowly avoided a prison sentence

Indonesian police raid drug lab in Bali villa

www.startribune.com

Indonesian police raided what they said was a major drug lab hidden in a villa on the resort island of Bali, and arrested four people, authorities said Monday.