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CEO defends price of EpiPen to angry lawmakers

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press September 21, 2016September 21, 2016

One congressman points out that executives for the company, Mylan, earned $300 million over five years while the cost for the popular allergy medicine soared.

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EpiPen maker defends price hike, signals  no cut in cost

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press September 20, 2016September 20, 2016

The price of the life-saving devices has increased more than 500 percent, to $608 for a two-pack, since 2007.

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‘Hear and Now’ sounds out ideas on workplace hearing loss

by Zhai Yun Tan Kaiser Health News September 20, 2016September 21, 2016

But it may not be enough for the Department of Labor to solicit ideas and technology if hazardous noise standards are too low.

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Pingree to promote bill that would increase hospice training

by Kelley Bouchard September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

Medical school faculty members and health care providers need to know more about palliative and hospice care as demand continues to rise, she says.

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New warning issued about prescribing codeine for kids

by Associated Press September 18, 2016September 18, 2016

The advisory comes after reports of deaths and side effects including breathing problems in children.

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New abortion facility first  in Oklahoma in 40 years

by SEAN MURPHY Associated Press September 16, 2016

Not since 1974 has an abortion clinic opened in a state with some of the nation’s most strict anti-abortion laws.

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Prostate study questions treatments

by Associated Press September 14, 2016September 14, 2016

The result – a 99 percent cancer survival rate – also adds to concern about screening.

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Maine Medical Center proposes its largest expansion ever, at a cost of $512 million

by Joe Lawlor September 13, 2016September 14, 2016

The project would add 300,000 square feet to the hospital’s campus, put the main entrance on Congress Street and make changes to enhance patients’ stays.