Health Capsules – Nov. 7

Published November 10, 2012

Health Capsules – Nov. 7

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An independent study evaluating the performance of more than 4,500 U.S. hospitals on treatment of common conditions and procedures ranked St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield the best in St. Louis for cardiac care and No. 1 in Missouri for neurosurgery, …
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Wash U to Conduct Major Alzheimer's Prevention Trial

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“We are excited that this diverse portfolio of drugs and approaches will accelerate the discovery of an effective treatment for Alzheimer's.” The trial will be conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network Trials Unit (DIAN TU) at …
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KEYC – Mankato News, Weather, Sports -Merck settles multimillion dollar Mo …

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ST. LOUIS (AP) – Merck & Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri consumers over its prescription pain reliever Vioxx in a deal that could cost the drugmaker up to $ 220 million, lawyers for the consumers said …
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