What We're Reading: Alzheimer Drug Search; Worsening Flu Season; Drug Charity Lawsuit
Despite recent setbacks, drug makers and investors are still optimistic about finding an Alzheimer disease treatment; the United States' already moderately severe flu season could get worse; a charity that assists patients with out-of-pocket drug costs is suing the government over communication restrictions with drug donors.
Drug Makers Continue Search for Alzheimer Drug
Although there have been recent setbacks in the search to treat Alzheimer disease, drug makers and investors are still optimistic.
Flu Season Could Get Even Worse
While the flu season in the United States is already “moderately severe,” it could get even worse. The majority of cases have been a strain that caused many hospitalizations and deaths during Australia’s winter 6 months ago,
Patient Assistance Charity Sues Over Restrictions
Patient Services Inc, which offers assistance to patients on out-of-pocket drug costs, has sued the federal government over donor communications. New guidance from the Office of the Inspector General requires that the charity refrain from communicating with drug makers who donate to provide patients assistance in order to get information about issues with patient populations and drug costs used to create programs,
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