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Maryland raises $84 million to invest in tech startups
Maryland succeeded in raising $84 million to invest in promising technology companies across the state via a novel online auction of tax credits, officials announced Thursday. The InvestMaryland plan, a cornerstone of Gov. Martin O'Malley's legislative...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Barack Obama, MetLife Incorporated, Companies and Corporations, GEICO
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State biotech firms hope Congress will act
A proposal to speed the approval of new prescription drugs has patient advocates and biotech firms — including many based in Maryland — hoping that Congress will deliver a rare dose of bipartisanship this year.
Lawmakers are proposing a 6...Tags: Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Symptoms, Biotechnology Industry, Manufacturing and Engineering, Companies and Corporations
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Making sense and nonsense regarding health care
timr@herald-mail.comAll right kids, you’re going to be hearing a lot about something called “health care” this week, and it can all be a little confusing, so your Uncle Tim is at hand to clear up an issue that will be central to your life moving forward:...Tags: The Herald-Mail, Politics, National Government, Health, Health Insurance
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Consolidation wave poised to hit state's health care services, biopharma sectors
Like a one-two punch, two major Maryland employers in the health care service and pharmaceutical industries were the targets last week of multibillion-dollar acquisition deals. Both homegrown companies — Human Genome Sciences Inc. and Catalyst...Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Biotechnology Industry, Companies and Corporations, Montgomery County (Maryland), Lockheed Martin Corp.
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State Farm agent aims to help clients plan for their futures
Name of business: Toni Sandridge State Farm Owner: Toni Sandridge Address: 917 Pennsylvania Ave. in Hagerstown, next to Spa Warehouse Opening date: Dec. 16, 2011 Products and services: Insurance and financial services Market area: Maryland How did...Tags: Marketing, Personal Service, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Farms
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Propofol, the drug that killed Michael Jackson, isn't 'dangerous'
Readers' Representative JournalIn this week’s coverage of the trial of Michael Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, articles have been consistent in describing the drug that killed the pop star: Tuesday: “the dangerous surgical anesthetic propofol”... -
Drug companies pay $25 million to Illinois doctors
At least three dozen doctors in Illinois received payments and perks exceeding $100,000 from drug companies between 2009 and early 2011, according to an updated database that now includes information from a dozen pharmaceutical firms.
Doctors in the...Tags: Rush University Medical Center, Research, Companies and Corporations, Gainesville, Health and Medical Professionals
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Party time again: Michelle Obama explains the Angela Merkel state dinner for you guys without invites
Top of the TicketGermany's leader is feted at the Obamas' fourth White House State Dinner. With full guest list.... -
Doctor-drug company database adds to confusion for consumers
Last week, after the launch of a new database detailing doctors' financial ties with drug companies, Dr. Daniel Carlat sat at his computer and began searching for information about colleagues.
He found several doctors who had potentially compromising...Tags: Harvard Medical School, Research, Health and Medical Professionals, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Consumers
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Newer antipsychotics overused, US study suggests
ReutersAlthough first approved to treat schizophrenia, new antipsychotic medications are increasingly being prescribed for a host of other uses, even when there is little evidence they work, U.S. researchers said on Friday. The drugs, known as "atypical...Tags: IMS Health Incorporated, Medical Research, Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses, Autism
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AstraZeneca to pay $68.5 million in Seroquel settlement
Money & CompanyCalifornia Atty. Gen. Kamala D. Harris on Thursday announced a $68.5-million multistate settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals after the states sued the company for allegedly using unfair and deceptive marketing practices for its antipsychotic drug...
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