LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oncologists are reacting to recent safety concerns by cutting back usage of Amgen Inc.'s Aranesp for treating anemia in cancer patients, even those undergoing chemotherapy, according to a recent survey.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. program fighting AIDS globally needs to put more emphasis on prevention and helping hard-hit nations in their long-term battle against the disease, an expert panel said on Friday while also faulting congressional mandates on program spending.
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - More than 80 countries signed a U.N. treaty on Friday to promote and protect the rights of the world's 650 million disabled people, paving the way for it to come into force within the next few years.
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GENEVA (Reuters) - "Transplant tourism" is on the rise because organ donations are not keeping up with growing demand, especially for kidneys, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Rules that allow parents to exempt their children from immunization requirements for "philosophical" reasons are putting all kids at risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease, Arkansas researchers warn.
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