Novartis advances hunt for piece of Roche's growing MS empire

Novartis advances hunt for piece of Roche's growing MS empire
Reuters: Health
Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Friday threw down the gauntlet at Roche's multiple sclerosis franchise, touting study results for its MS hopeful ofatumumab that it hopes will muscle in on its crosstown rival's drug Ocrevus.

Ebola deaths in east Congo outbreak top 2,000

Ebola deaths in east Congo outbreak top 2,000
Reuters: Health
The death toll from the year-long Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has topped 2,000, according to government data released on Friday, which also showed the number of confirmed cases of the virus had surpassed 3,000.

Novartis begins hunt for piece of Roche's growing MS empire

Novartis begins hunt for piece of Roche's growing MS empire
Reuters: Health
Novartis on Friday announced positive study results for its prospective multiple sclerosis drug ofatumumab that the Swiss drugmaker hopes will pose a stiff challenge to Roche's medicine Ocrevus in a highly competitive market.

Uganda says latest Ebola patient to be returned to Congo

Uganda says latest Ebola patient to be returned to Congo
Reuters: Health
Uganda said on Friday a young girl who tested positive for Ebola after crossing the border from neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) would be sent back to her country for treatment.

No "gay gene" — New study says no single gene drives sexual behavior; A complex mix of genetic and other influences answer the question "is there a gay gene?"

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New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning

New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning
Reuters: Health
New Zealand is asking travelers to make sure they are immunized for measles before traveling to its biggest city, Auckland, as the country faces its worst outbreak in over 22 years.

HRT carcinogenic

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