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What to know about a federal order reclassifying medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug

President Donald Trump's administration has reclassified medical marijuana, which is already licensed in most states, as a less dangerous drug. The order signed Thursday by the nation's acting attorney general is a first step toward broader federal acceptance of one of the nation's most ...
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Explosion of invasive ‘janitor fish’ sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia’s capital

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Cheers broke out in Indonesia's capital on Friday as residents, city workers and environmental volunteers hauled bulging nets of invasive fish to the surface of a reservoir in an operation to crack down on "janitor fish." Authorities are seeking to remove ...
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Kedrion warns MidEast conflict may disrupt plasma supplies to Iran

By Giancarlo Navach MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion said on Friday it may struggle to deliver vital plasma-based medicines to patients in Iran if disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz persists. Chief Executive Ugo Di Francesco said the company has ...
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HCA Healthcare beats quarterly profit estimates on medical care services demand

April 24 Reuters) - Hospital operator HCA Healthcare beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, on strong demand for its medical care services. The company earned adjusted profit of $7.15 per share, compared with analysts' estimates of $7.14 per share, according to data ...
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The Media Line: TML Speaks to Women in Iran About Sexual Abuse Rise and Crimes 

The Media Line Speaks to Women in Iran About Sexual Abuse Rise and Crimes By Omid Habibinia/The Media Line The Islamic Republic has intensified executions of opponents, with at least 15 individuals publicly executed. Human rights groups warn that the true number may be ...
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Edwards Lifesciences beats quarterly estimates on robust demand for artificial heart valves

April 23 (Reuters) - Edwards Lifesciences beat Wall Street first-quarter estimates on Thursday, driven by robust demand for its artificial valves used in complex cardiac procedures, sending its shares up over 4% in extended trading. Medical technology firms are benefiting from aging populations that ...
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Tusler: Wisconsin tribes agreed to microbetting ban, self-exclusion practices

(The Center Square) - Wisconsin's tribes agreed to a ban on micro betting on small events such as the result of an individual pitch in a baseball game along with several responsible gaming concessions in order to get the votes necessary to pass the ...
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Illinois House passes megaproject bill; Bears want more

(The Center Square) - The Illinois House of Representatives passed a megaproject bill that would setup the Chicago Bears for a hefty property tax break on a new stadium and development in Arlington Heights but that didn't stop the team from immediately asking for ...
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DHS wants millions more from taxpayers after federal SNAP changes

(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking millions of extra dollars from state taxpayers due to federal policy changes. Illinois DHS Secretary Dulce Quintero ...
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FDA approves Regeneron’s gene therapy for inherited deafness

April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Regeneron's gene therapy for a rare genetic form of deafness, the company said on Thursday. The company said the therapy will be available for free to patients in the United States. The FDA's nod ...
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US FTC settles case against anesthesia company

By Jody Godoy April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is settling its case against a private equity portfolio company it says was used to buy up anesthesiology practices and raise prices in Texas, according to court documents filed on Thursday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT ...
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Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug

(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug.The order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and ...
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