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French farmer poisoned by Monsanto herbicide wins 'paltry' compensation

After 15 years of legal proceedings, French farmer Paul François, who was accidentally poisoned by a Monsanto herbicide in 2004, will receive compensation - but much less than he had asked for.

Radio France Internationale

Employers use patient assistance programs to offset their own costs

Anna Sutton was shocked when she received a letter from her husband’s job-based health plan stating that Humira, an expensive drug used to treat her daughter’s juvenile arthritis, was now on a long list of medications considered “nonessential benefits.”

Tribune News Service

'€11,000 for so much sacrifice': Bayer pesticide ruling ends French farmer's 15-year battle

A French court has ordered Germany's Bayer to pay compensation of some 11,000 euros to a crop farmer for the accidental inhalation of a weedkiller produced by its subsidiary Monsanto, ending a 15-year legal battle, his lawyer and the company said on Thursday.

France 24

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The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses. The focus will be on improving response to a public health crisis that kills more than 100,000 Americans annually.

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French farmer wins $11,700 in Bayer pesticide fumes case

Germany's Bayer has been ordered to pay compensation of 11,135 euros ($11,700) to a French farmer who inhaled fumes from a weedkiller, ending a 15-year legal battle.

Reuters

Measles declared an imminent global threat by World Health Organization

A record number of nearly 40 million children missed at least one measles vaccine dose in 2021

Wales Online

"It's like watching a child" - Wife of Alzheimer's patient in desperate plea as Brexit set to delay new drug

The drug, Lecanemab, was hailed as a new wonder pill which can slow down Alzheimer’s - but it could take several years for approval in the UK, now we're out of the EU.

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Paxlovid free so far, but sticker shock awaits next year if you need the COVID treatment

Within months, the government plans to stop footing the bill — and millions of the uninsured and seniors might have to pay full price. Experts say that means fewer people will get the potentially life-saving treatments.

Chicago Sun-Times

CDC head asks for COVID-19 funding, data as Hill interest fades

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running out of ways to be creative with its limited pandemic funds and needs more flexibility from Congress, Director Rochelle Walensky told CQ Roll Call in an exclusive interview Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Strep A: Pharmacies warn of shortages in antibiotics as 20 ill at single school

It comes as the UK continues to be rocked by a surge in cases of Strep A with several cases of the potentially deadly invasive Strep A being reported among schoolchildren in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

Tory MP urged to apologise and correct record on ‘dangerous’ Covid vaccine claim

Andrew Bridgen described mRNA vaccines as ‘experimental’.

The Independent UK

Scarlet fever cases rise tenfold as parents struggle to find Strep A antibiotics

Pharmacists say they are struggling to get their hands on antibiotics to treat Strep A infections - despite the government insisting there is no shortage

The Independent UK

GSK shares surge as US judge dismisses Zantac cancer claims

About 50,000 federal lawsuits claimed that the best-selling heartburn drug had led to cancer

The Guardian - UK

Strep A Northern Ireland: Department issues statement over 'untrue' social media posts about prescriptions

"Pharmacies do not offer a Strep A screening service and cannot supply antibiotics without a prescription"

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Royal Alexandra Hospital wards closed to new patients amid fears over spread of viruses

This winter is expected to be a a very busy time for healthcare staff.

The Conversation

Mosquitoes are not repelled by vitamins and other oral supplements you might take

A longstanding medical myth suggests that taking vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, can make your body repel mosquitoes.

The Independent UK

Are vaccines available for Strep A and scarlet fever?

UK outbreak has already led to the deaths of several children but health secretary insists no shortage of antibiotics available

Bristol Post

Strep A case confirmed at Bristol primary school

Around 23,000 cases of Strep A have been reported in the UK this year - compared with last year's 2,323 in the same time frame

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Much of the CDC is working remotely. That could make changing the agency difficult

ATLANTA — Earlier this year, top leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began a monumental task: turning the sprawling, labyrinthine organization known for its highly specialized, academically focused scientific research into a sleek, flexible public health response agency primed to serve the American public. It’s an attempt…

Tribune News Service

6 Connecticut toddlers died from fentanyl in 2021. Spike in illicit use, drug's potency have child advocates worried

HARTFORD, Conn. — Fentanyl, 50 times more potent than heroin, kills no matter what age its victim may be.

Wales Online

Welsh pharmacies report shortage of antibiotics to treat Strep A

There has been a rise in cases of Strep A in the UK

Chronicle Live

How does Strep A bacteria spread, what infections can it cause and how does it become invasive?

The bacteria usually causes mild infections such as tonsillitis and scarlet fever, but in rare cases it can cause severe illnesses which have caused the deaths of eight children

The Independent UK

NHS can adequately deal with increasing Strep A infections, says Yousaf

Humza Yousaf said clinical advisers have warned more cases will be reported in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Juul reaches settlements covering more than 5,000 cases

Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has reached settlements covering more than 5,000 cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products

Belfast Live

Strep A: Belfast Children's Hospital postpones all routine procedures to deal with 'significant pressures'

It comes as cases of the bacterial infection Strep A have been increasing

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