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Nationwide Drop In Filling Opioid Prescriptions

April 20, 2018

The report conducted by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science - which studies prescription drug use - found that prescriptions for opioid pain pills have been decreasing since 2011, with a sudden drop in 2017 of 12%. And numerous medical groups have issued guidelines urging prescribers to offer other pain-management options when possible and to limit doses and duration of opioid prescriptions.

P&G to buy Merck's consumer health business for 3.4b euros

April 20, 2018

The deal will add Merck's vitamin and food supplements to P&G's existing roster of over-the-counter medicines. Merck CEO Stefan Oschmann said the divestment is an "important step in our strategic focus on innovation-driven businesses". "With P&G we have found a strong, highly recognized player who has the necessary scale to successfully drive the business going forward". Image: Some of the OTC brands of Merck's consumer health business.

Bengaluru FC thrash East Bengal 4-1 to lift Super Cup

April 20, 2018

East Bengal got an early chance in the seventh minute while Ansumana Kromah took the ball near the penalty area but he was blocked in a wrong manner by Bengaluru FC goalie Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and John Johnson. Also, the failure to have a settled striking pair up front came back to haunt the club. In fact, the Blues were a goal down in the semifinal and played with 10 men for nearly half of the match after Nishu Kumar was sent off in the 50 minute.

Dozens sickened by romaine lettuce

April 20, 2018

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the outbreak has grown to 53 cases in 16 states - that's 18 more sick people since April 13. Symptoms of E. coli typically begin two to eight days after consuming the bacteria, although most patients become ill three or four days after consumption.

Ants That Explode To Protect Its Colony Discovered In Borneo

April 20, 2018

A species of ant that " explodes " and gives off a toxic, sticky liquid to fight off foes and keep its colony safe has been discovered in the jungles of Borneo island, scientists said Friday. Laciny, PHD, said in a statement that, "They're really nice to watch in their exploding behavior". Major workers, for example, use their big, plug-shaped heads to guard against intruders.

Spotify voice control is coming to UE's Alexa-powered speakers

April 20, 2018

Starting in May, you'll be able to personalize sound settings for every artist or music genre with the custom equalizer, as well. Spotify will soon join other Amazon Alexa supported music services such as Amazon Music, Deezer and TuneIn globally; and Pandora, iHeartRadio and SiriusXM in the USA - use your voice to control music from these streaming services over Wi-Fi.

GOP senator won't say if he backs Trump 2020 bid

April 20, 2018

With reports this morning that Republicans are waffling on whether to support President Trump in his reelection bid, Sen. "Well, I want to know who else is in the field", Corker said, later adding that once he knows who is officially running, he will announce who he will support.

Institutional Investor Sentiment About Cytokinetics Inc (NASDAQ:CYTK) Up

April 20, 2018

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) has risen 31.98% since April 19, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 55.53% the S&P500. The stock now has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $15.67. Finally, Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Cytokinetics in the 3rd quarter valued at about $216,000. Grp One Trading Lp owns 29,364 shares.

Suspect in Vegas-casino Casino shooting

April 20, 2018

He drove in the second auto north some 170 miles (275 kilometers) to Cedar City, Utah, where he stole a Utah license plate from another vehicle, according to a brief chronology that Plummer provided. He is critically injured but is in stable condition at a hospital. Banks, vice president of casino operations at The Venetian , had been working at the company since it opened in 1999.

P&G to buy German Merck's consumer health unit for $4.2 bln

April 20, 2018

The deal will add Merck's vitamin and food supplements to P&G's existing roster of over-the-counter medicines. Top brands include Neurobion, Dolo-Neurobion, Femibion, Nasivin, Bion3, Seven Seas and Kytta, along with many others. Teva said the terms of the agreement to terminate the joint venture with P&G would not be disclosed and the dissolution was amicable. Image: Some of the OTC brands of Merck's consumer health business.

IT department warns salaried class against filing wrong income tax returns

April 20, 2018

The Income-Tax Department's latest stern warning , served on salaried taxpayers, shows up, at one level, the clinical efficiency of the taxman in plugging even the smallest loophole in compliance procedures as part of the effort to crack down on tax evasion.

Inspectors Find Rodents, Filth, Butt-Scratching Workers at NC Egg Farm

April 20, 2018

If you thought your eggs weren't among the millions recalled for possible salmonella contamination, you might want to check the refrigerator again. In an emailed statement, Seymour-based Rose Acre Farms said the inspection report "is based on raw observations and in some cases lack proper context".

The Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Raised to Hold at BidaskClub

April 20, 2018

It has outperformed by 9.10% the S&P500. Its down 0.09, from 0.98 in 2017Q3. The company has a current ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. Td Asset Management has invested 0.01% in The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE ). The company has a beta of 0.28, a PE ratio of 16.18, and its market cap is now $2.37B.

On April, 26 AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Analysts See $1.78 EPS

April 20, 2018

About 797,498 shares traded. (NYSE:RFP) has risen 73.20% since April 19, 2017 and is uptrending. Stephens Inc decreased its stake in Abbvie Inc (ABBV ) by 18.67% based on its latest 2017Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Since October 30, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 12 sales for $49.35 million activity. Another trade for 70,928 shares valued at $8.31 million was made by CHASE WILLIAM J on Wednesday, February 28.

Gene Change May Have Helped Indonesia's Deep-Sea Divers

April 20, 2018

Dr Ilardo took a portable ultrasound machine to an area of Indonesia where the Bajau live. She recalled how a Bajau man free diving alongside her suddenly dropped another 30 or 40 feet to scoop up a giant clam "like it was no problem at all".

First Cannabis-Derived Drug Nears FDA Approval

April 20, 2018

The drug does not contain THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis. A synthetic form of THC, FDA-approved Marinol, has been on the market for years as an appetite stimulant or antiemetic (to prevent vomiting or nausea). The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to classify marijuana as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has no proven medical value and a high risk of abuse.

High court hears internet tax collection case

April 19, 2018

Ideally, Congress would answer those questions in a law permitting states to require out-of-state vendors to collect sales taxes from their residents. Such a ruling could help small brick-and-mortar retailers compete with online rivals while delivering up to $18 billion in tax revenue to the affected states, according to a 2017 federal report.

'Artificial mole' could warn of cancer, study says

April 19, 2018

Not only will the mole show up in case there is an abnormal amount of calcium in the system, it actually shows up well before even conventional methods to test for cancer show positive results, claim the researchers. "For now, we'd encourage all women to check their breasts regularly, to report any unusual changes to their doctor, and to attend routine screening when invited".

Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT) Upgraded by ValuEngine to Buy

April 19, 2018

About 307,247 shares traded. SRPT reached $80.305 during the last trading session after $0.655 change.Currently Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc .is uptrending after 149.90% change in last April 19, 2017. The company's 3-months average volume stands at 1.4 million. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Fruth Invest Mngmt invested in 11,132 shares. The larger the gross profit margin, the better for the company.

Emilia Clarke Teases 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Takes Fans Behind-The-Scenes

April 19, 2018

The Mother of Dragons is also The Mother of Tour Guides. With Game of Thrones Season 8 on the way, Emilia Clarke , a.k.a. Daenerys Targaryen, made a decision to give everybody a little behind-the-scenes tour of the set. After another attempt to get on set is ruined, she takes viewers to see the Iron Throne - only it's just a green screen. Whether you bend the knee or not, you've pretty much won the Game of Thrones .

Autism research pioneer Hans Asperger 'complicit' in Nazi euthanasia programme

April 19, 2018

Asperger has been hailed as a pioneer for his work on identifying a number of characteristics he called "autistic psychopathy", which became the basis for the diagnoses of the condition now known as Asperger's. The editors of Molecular Autism said they believed that Dr. Asperger was guilty of the accusations against him. The Austrian doctor claimed during his lifetime that he had protected his patients from the Nazi regime, the BBC reports , saying he was wanted by the Gestapo for ...

Fallen Kingdom for lifting the plot of Jurassic Park

April 19, 2018

But the new trailer reveals that the plot is way more cynical than that. We're finally given some quality shots of the new big bad dino the Indoraptor, basically a miniature Indominus Rex but less Rex and more Raptor. In the old film, a bunch of folks return to the island (just like the new film) under the pretext of trying to save the dinosaurs (like the new one) only to realise they have been fooled (you get it, right?).

Single concussion may increase risk of Parkinson's disease by almost 60 percent

April 19, 2018

Dr. Rachel Dolhun, vice president of medical communications for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research , pointed out the lifetime risk of Parkinson's is probably about 1 to 2 percent, so a greater than 50 percent increase in that risk isn't as alarming as it sounds.

Louisiana reports E. coli case linked to chopped romaine lettuce

April 19, 2018

The CDC said one case of E. coli linked to the lettuce has been reported in Louisiana. Thirty-one of the patients have been hospitalized, with five having developed a kind of kidney failure associated with an E. They have the establishment number P-40211 inside the USDA inspection mark on the package. Chopped romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Ariz., growing region appears to be responsible for the illnesses, according to the CDC.

Firefighters Intentionally Burn Fields To Head Off Rhea Fire

April 19, 2018

Wildfire near Seiling was battled by firefighters overnight, authorities report. "At least one Type 6 Engine was burned over and destroyed yesterday". As of Tuesday night, the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management said, states of emergency had been declared in 52 counties in the state. The fire was three percent contained.

Changing how blood pressure is measured will save lives

April 19, 2018

Where ABPM is not available or affordable, home blood pressure monitoring would be an alternative". Separately, the same patients were also measured using a pocket-sized ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) device, which records blood pressure regularly across a 24 hour period.

Global Laboratory Automation Equipments Market 2018 - Tecan, Perkinelmer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Danaher

April 19, 2018

The report provides complete information of Knee Caps market help to supervise future potentiality & to take strategic decisions for growth by segments and sub-segments. Production factors are considered with respect to the profit and loss experienced by the manufacturers and product price has estimated with considering the scope of that particular product.

IHH ready to invest 4000 crore rupees in Fortis

April 19, 2018

The investors said they are seeking two board seats, "given the sizeable investment, and to generally act in the interest of stakeholders". Some minority shareholders of Fortis Healthcare have asked that the hospital group's existing board of directors be removed and replaced with three independent directors of their choice.

277 crorepatis, 95 candidates with criminal charges in Karnataka poll fray

April 19, 2018

Amit Shah holds impressive road show near Bengaluru?? This would be a first "test of strength" for Rahul Gandhi, who took over as Congress president from his mother Sonia Gandhi a few months back. The move, hailed as a "political masterstroke" by pollsters, is likely to erode the BJP's stronghold on the Lingayat community. Congress" good show in Karnataka would also help the "uncertain' non-BJP regional parties to throw their weight behind the Congress instead of aligning with the third ...

Man Successfully Undergoes Second Face Transplant In World First

April 19, 2018

Jerome Hamon's first face transplant had to be removed past year after his body began to reject his face due to an antibiotic that he took. Lantieri addressed reporters, stating that the success of Hamon's second transplant is proof that such a procedure goes beyond the bounds of theory and into practice.

Russia Spied on Skripal and Daughter for at Least Five Years: UK

April 19, 2018

Mark Sedwill made the assertion in a letter to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg explaining Britain's conclusion that the Russian government is to blame for poisoning the Skripals with a military-grade nerve agent on March 4. She also thanked Viktoria Skripal for her concern but asked her cousin not to "visit me or try to contact me for the time being". Asked if Russian Federation would open up the Shikhany institute for an OPCW inspection, Yakovenko said Russian Federation didn't ...

Russian Federation says it found Syrian rebel chemical weapons

April 19, 2018

The Pentagon denied any American military activity in the area on Tuesday. "Last night, a false alarm that Syrian air space had been penetrated triggered the blowing of air defence sirens and the firing of several missiles", a military source told the agency.

Twins place OF Byron Buxton on 10-day DL with migraines

April 19, 2018

LaMarre is now with the Twins for their two-game series in Puerto Rico as the designated 26th man. Buxton - a Gold Glove Award victor previous year - is batting.195 in 41 at-bats this season, but he has already amassed 1.5 WAR (wins above replacement) on defense through 11 games.

Beshear sues another pharmaceutical company over opioid marketing

April 19, 2018

Between 2006 and 2015, Kentucky had more opioid prescriptions than people and the state ranked sixth in the nation in opioid-related deaths, the lawsuit filed by Beshear's office states. The lawsuit asks for civil penalties and compensatory and punitive damages from Johnson and Johnson and subsidiaries. J&J in a statement said that it marketed and promoted opioids appropriately and that its products' labels provided information about their risks and benefits.

Netflix to launch new Euro originals including Julian Fellowes drama

April 19, 2018

Six-part series The English Game will tell the story of the creation of the world's most popular sport, revealed Netflix's vice president of International Originals Erick Barmack. The show will be produced by Rat Pack in association with Sony Pictures Television Germany. - from the Netherlands , where Netflix is based: the streaming service's first Dutch, still-untitled original, produced by Dutch company Pupkin.

Kentucky Health Officials Urge Derby-Goers To Vaccinate For Hepatitis A

April 19, 2018

There were 41 cases reported statewide in the week of April 1-7. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, no cases had been reported in Daviess, Ohio, McLean, Muhlenberg or Hancock counties as of that date. IN has 50 reported cases, as compared to Kentucky's 341. Kentucky and MI have reported significant outbreaks of hepatitis A, a highly contagious viral infection of the liver.

'Grave concerns' raised after child treated with rabid dog saliva

April 18, 2018

So she prescribed him two pellets of Lyssinum 200CH , the remedy made from rabid dog saliva, which had gone through a process of dilution 200 times - so much that it would be "essentially impossible" for the original molecules to still be present in the remedy, Zimmermann asserted.

Us Bancorp Del (USB) Stock Value Declined While Aspiriant LLC Trimmed Holding

April 18, 2018

The stock decreased 0.30% or $0.105 during the last trading session, reaching $35.255. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has declined 15.88% since April 18, 2017 and is downtrending. The stock exchanged hands with 5984656 numbers of shares contrast to its average daily volume of 0.56 shares. Grandfield And Dodd Ltd Limited Liability Company has 211,293 shares for 1.21% of their portfolio.

Bajaj launches new Pulsar 150 Twin Disc

April 18, 2018

Speaking of the braking system, the motorcycle boasts of a 260mm front disc in place of the 240mm unit, which comes with the existing single disc variant. The three new colours are available exclusively for the twin disc variant of the Pulsar 150. It also get a new foot peg assembly that's now aluminium-finished against the previous chrome one, and the pedals look more premium as well.

Canada pulls families of diplomats in Cuba amid unusual illnesses

April 18, 2018

The Canadians, including some minors, have suffered from dizziness, nausea and difficulty concentrating. Researchers looking into the Canadians' symptoms said some of those affected described becoming ill after hearing a sound in their hotel rooms and homes that was "intensely loud, and with a pure and sustained tonality", according to Sky News , which also reported that children are among the victims.

Hairdresser who deliberately infected men with HIV gets life sentence

April 18, 2018

Daryll Rowe, who is originally from Edinburgh , became the first man in the United Kingdom to be found guilty of intentionally spreading the incurable virus after meeting men on gay dating app Grindr. He said: "This disease is something I never took lightly". "There is a virus inside me which will give me a terrible and painful death unless I take pills for the rest of my life".

6th annual Relay for Life of Lee County slated for April 27

April 18, 2018

The theme for this year's relay will be "Carnival for a Cure". Relayfor Life is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. "My mother passed away after suffering ovarian cancer, my uncle died from leukemia and I have a niece who is battling thyroid cancer right now, and I remember them always and especially when I am at the event", Debbie Abbott, event chairman, said.

Global leaders seek to reignite fight against deadly malaria

April 18, 2018

Not only has progress stalled but in some countries the trend has reversed. In 2016, for the first time in a decade, the number of malaria cases in the world was on the rise and in some areas there is a resurgence, according to the World Health Organization.

What Are Analysts Suggestions On Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)

April 18, 2018

Another trade for 6,000 shares valued at $478,981 was sold by fox John nelson JR. Provident Financial Holdings Inc (PROV) investors sentiment decreased to 1.22 in 2017 Q4. $1.62 million worth of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSH ) was sold by Breakiron-Evans Maureen on Friday, February 16. Michael Robert A.

AP man claims victim his missing daughter

April 18, 2018

The man who has arrived from AP is a farmer hailing from Prakasam district claimed to have filed a missing complaint of is daughter when she reportedly went missing from her school in October past year. We are not yet certain that the victim is his daughter. "At present, more details can not be revealed, but we are probing the case further", Sharma said.

USPSTF: Exercise Interventions Prevent Falls in Seniors

April 18, 2018

In a second recommendation statement, researchers reviewed the evidence on vitamin D, calcium, and combined supplementation for primary prevention of fractures. The exercise programs in the studies tended to focus on resistance training and building strength, as well as on improving balance and gait. The recommendations have been published online by JAMA as well as on the task force website .

National Football League schedule to be released Thursday night

April 18, 2018

From a Pittsburgh Steelers point of view, there are really two questions when it comes to the schedule. Last season, the Steelers played five night games including four in a row. The other are the holiday games. Below are the teams the 49ers are slated to play during the upcoming season. It's time to speculate, National Football League fans! The Seahawks know the date of their game in London but now will find out the rest of their schedule on Thursday.

2021 power unit proposal, 2019 rule changes revealed

April 18, 2018

FORMULA 1 could one day sound as it should: noisy as hell. The fuel load boost has been installed to allow F1 cars to stay on full power for the full race rather than having to go into fuel-saving modes which has come in for criticisms from fans and teams in recent seasons.

Principal hipótese sobre morte de Marielle envolve milícias, diz Jungmann

April 18, 2018

Jungmann enfatizou que trata-se de uma investigação "rara", pois as provas são materiais, e não testemunhais. Em nota, a Anistia internacional exige "investigação imediata, completa, imparcial e independente que não apenas identifique os atiradores, mas também os autores intelectuais do crime".

Officials confirm case of hepatitis A at Buffalo Wild Wings in Warren

April 18, 2018

It is also recommended that anyone who ate at the restaurant get a hepatitis A vaccination as that can prevent the disease if the vaccination is given within 14 days of exposure. Hepatitis A infection is a contagious liver disease caused by ingesting the virus through contact with objects, food or drinks contaminated by the feces of an infected person, according to the county health department.

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