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Health News : cancer - News from other sources. | | | | | | | | Drug maker Novartis loses India patent battle Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:57 AM PDT India's Supreme Court on Monday rejected drug maker Novartis AG's attempt to patent an updated version of a cancer drug in a landmark decision that health activists say ensures poor patients around the world will get continued access to cheap versions of lifesaving medicines. Continue reading | | Abington police Community Partners 5K run/walk Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:57 AM PDT The Abington Police Community Partners 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, May 18. Start time is 9 a.m. Children's Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Start/finish at Abington Police Station, 215 Central St., Abington. Proceeds to benefit the Tricentennial Committee and Cops for Kids with Cancer. Entry fee for the 5K ... Continue reading | | Bye Bye Biopsy! Chemicals Diagnosis Cancer Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:54 AM PDT BACKGROUND: The causes of brain tumors are unknown. There are only a few known risk factors. Children who receive radiation to the head have a greater risk of developing a tumor on the brain when they are adults, as well as people who have rare genetic conditions, like neurofibromatosis or Li-Fraumeni syn... Continue reading | | Pathmark to be converted by Crozer Keystone Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:54 AM PDT The former Pathmark on Lawrence Road has been sold to the Crozer-Keystone Health System which will open a cancer treatment center, Marple Director of Code Enforcement Joe Romano announced during a commissioners meeting last month. Continue reading | | India Says No to Novartis Updated Cancer Drug Patent Mon, 01 Apr, 2013 06:52 AM PDT India's top court has rejected the legal bid by Swiss company Novartis to patent a new version of its cancer drug, Glivec, in a major boost to cheap life-saving drugs. Indian authorities denied the firm's plea on the grounds that the updated version was only slightly different from the previous one. No... Continue reading | | | | | |
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