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Charity's investment a prescription for profits for drug maker
Milwaukee Journal SentinelWhat happens when a disease-fighting charity dives into venture capitalism? In the first case of its kind, the results include one of the planet's most expensive pills, huge sales projections for a drug company and windfalls for executives who sold...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, University of California, Riverside, Harvard Medical School, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Sanofi-Aventis
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School lacrosse boys: Nantucket, Sandwich win easily
Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.Nantucket took a big lead to the half and cruised to a 13-3 non-league victory over Mashpee. Andrew Vinitsky led Mashpee (1-14) with two goals while Cole Franks added one and Connor Murphy chipped in with an assist. Tyler Sazzino won 90 percent of the...Tags: Sandwiches, Mayflower Voyage (1620), Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages
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Grifols signs deal to license Aradigm's Pulmaquin
ReutersMADRID, May 21 (Reuters) - Spanish drugmaker Grifols said on Tuesday it has signed an exclusive contract to license U.S. Aradigm Corporation's Pulmaquin compound and may take a stake in the California-based firm. Pulmaquin is a dual release ciprofloxacin...Tags: Ciprofloxacin (drug), Aradigm Corporation
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Roanoke's 'Mr. Fitness' Artie Levin lives on in B'nai B'rith Awards
The Roanoke Times, Va.Each year on a Monday night in late May, Cindy Goldstein steps to a podium at the B'nai B'rith Athletic and Achievement Awards banquet and announces the name of a local high school senior. And each year, a grateful teenager takes home the Artie Levin...Tags: Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Awards and Prizes, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Multiple Sclerosis, American Cancer Society
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School lacrosse: Sandwich boys top Falmouth
Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.Nick Pratt scored three of his four goals in a pivotal second quarter while Connor Guerin had 14 saves as the Sandwich boys lacrosse team defeated Falmouth 10-7 under the lights Saturday at the Pop Warner Field. Sandwich improves to 12-5 overall and...Tags: Sandwiches, Lacrosse, Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Sports
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"Swinging for Katie's Kids" golf tournament this weekend
The North Jefferson News, Gardendale, Ala.A popular golf tournament that has raised thousands of dollars for cystic fibrosis research is on tap again for this weekend. The annual Swinging for Katie's Kids tournament is Friday at Castle Pines Golf Course in Gardendale. The tournament got its...Tags: Golf, Sports
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A Mom's Mission To Get Early Screening For The Disease That Has Devastated Her Son's Life
Every few minutes, Jean Kelley touches her son's shoulder or knee as she speaks directly to him. "In your very quiet way, you make a big impact, Brian," says this Branford mom as her 24-year-old turns his head and moves his eyes. She's sure he can...
Tags: Middlefield, Symptoms
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Fishing trip good therapy for teen with cystic fibrosis
The first fish that Yan Andrade ever caught was a 17-pound jack crevalle that would have tested a much more experienced angler. But the 16-year-old has never been one to back away from a fight. Slightly built and weighing only 87 pounds, but...
Tags: Palliative Care, Deerfield Beach, Lifestyle and Leisure, Coconut Creek, Health Treatments
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School lacrosse: Sandwich scores 22
Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.Caroline McKenna scored eight goals as Sandwich clinched its eighth-straight Atlantic Coast League crown with a 22-6 victory over Plymouth South on Thursday. Sandwich improves to 14-1-1 overall and 9-0 in the ACL. McKenna wasted no time getting the...Tags: Sandwiches, Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Martha's Vineyard
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Monte Cassino youngsters hold coin drive for disorder affecting classmates
Tulsa WorldStudents from Monte Cassino's early childhood learning center and elementary school took turns emptying bags and jars full of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters into a counting machine Wednesday at the private Catholic school. Reading the machine's...Tags: Medical Research, Schools, Genetic Condition, Muscular Dystrophy, Elementary Schools
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Kirk Tracy Gisi
Kirk Tracy Gisi, 56, Rapid City, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Countryside Church in Spearfish with Pastor Bob Totino officiating. Kirk was...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest, National Hot Rod Association
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Biscuit crumbs: Locklin runs to fight disease
The Montgomery AdvertiserWith one major run down, Tommy Locklin is eyeing the world's seven tallest mountains. Locklin, who uses the stage name "Tommy Danger," finished a run from Seattle to Daytona Beach, Fla., last month and, in November, will try to conquer Africa's Mount...Tags: NASCAR, Atlanta Braves, Manny Acosta, Baseball, Durham Bulls
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