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Affimed Therapeutics files Form F-1 registration statement for public offering of common stock

Affimed Therapeutics today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common shares.

30 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 30, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including an announcement coming today for a new VA secretary and expectations for a Supreme Court decision on the challenge to the health law's contraceptive mandate by two for-profit companies.

30 Jun 2014

Outpatient hysteroscopy before IVF doesn't seem to improve IVF results

A large multicentre trial seems finally to have resolved one of IVF's long-running controversies - whether the outlook for women with a poor IVF record can be improved by routine hysteroscopy performed before further IVF treatment.

30 Jun 2014

Novel method to measure neuron response to transcranial magnetic stimulation of the brain

Engineers and neuroscientists at Duke University have developed a method to measure the response of an individual neuron to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the brain. The advance will help researchers understand the underlying physiological effects of TMS -- a procedure used to treat psychiatric disorders -- and optimize its use as a therapeutic treatment.

30 Jun 2014

Viewpoints: Abortion rights buffer; coming 'freakout' on health law; repercussions of malaria prevention

A Unanimous Supreme Court: Abortion Rights Lose A Buffer Yet on Thursday the Supreme Court, in McCullen v. Coakley, struck down that law for violating the First Amendment.

28 Jun 2014

Oregon hospital sees big drop in uninsured; $53M budget proposed for Washington exchange

The number of uninsured patients treated at Oregon Health & Science University's hospital slowed to a trickle this year, a top official said Thursday. Media outlets explore other state insurance developments related to the federal health law.

28 Jun 2014

China Biologic prices follow-on offering of common stock at $38.00 per share

China Biologic Products, Inc., a leading plasma-based biopharmaceutical company in China, today announced the pricing of a follow-on offering of 1,550,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $38.00 per share.

27 Jun 2014

State roundup: Troubles in Kentucky; MD. hospital under review

The team at The Upshot, a Times news and data-analysis venture, compiled six basic metrics to give a picture of the quality and longevity of life in each county of the nation: educational attainment, household income, jobless rate, disability rate, life expectancy and obesity rate.

27 Jun 2014

Longer looks: Women caregivers giving up careers; 'Buyers Club' laws; finding a voice for the patient

Tracy Murphy was managing a nonprofit agency five years ago when her mother became seriously ill with heart problems.

27 Jun 2014

Hillary Clinton says Democrats should run on Obamacare

Meanwhile, a tea party challenger to Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander, the Republican incumbent, is focusing on his posture to the health care law, and House Speaker John Boehner said he plans to sue the president for misuse of executive powers on issues including health care.

27 Jun 2014

Study explores prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players

A study published online today in Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a different take on previous information regarding the prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players.

26 Jun 2014

Preventing antibiotic side effects: an interview with Florence Séjourné, CEO, Da Volterra

Like all drugs, antibiotics can have side-effects when administered to people. The most common (and often benign) side effect people experience when taking antibiotics is “associated diarrhea”. This illustrates the fact that antibiotics have an impact on the intestine!

25 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 24, 2014

Today's headlines include news about the latest report detailing problems at the VA.

24 Jun 2014

More twists in Capitol Hill insider-trading probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether nonpublic information related to a 2013 announcement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding 2014 reimbursement rates was leaked improperly.

23 Jun 2014

First Edition: June 23, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news stories about healthcare.gov management changes.

23 Jun 2014

Insider-trading investigation involving Capitol Hill staff and Medicare policy heats up

The Wall Street Journal reports that prosecutors have issued grand jury subpoenas for evidence related to whether congressional staffers provided advance information to stock traders regarding a change in health care policy.

20 Jun 2014

Congress' desire for quick VA fix complicated by costs

Even as Senate and House negotiators are getting ready to try to forge a compromise on their bills, some members are raising concerns about the price tag that would come with an effort to let veterans who can't get timely appointments at the VA go to private doctors or hospitals.

20 Jun 2014

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Affimed Therapeutics files Form F-1 registration statement for public offering of common stock

First Edition: June 30, 2014

Outpatient hysteroscopy before IVF doesn't seem to improve IVF results

Novel method to measure neuron response to transcranial magnetic stimulation of the brain

Viewpoints: Abortion rights buffer; coming 'freakout' on health law; repercussions of malaria prevention

Oregon hospital sees big drop in uninsured; $53M budget proposed for Washington exchange

China Biologic prices follow-on offering of common stock at $38.00 per share

State roundup: Troubles in Kentucky; MD. hospital under review

Longer looks: Women caregivers giving up careers; 'Buyers Club' laws; finding a voice for the patient

Hillary Clinton says Democrats should run on Obamacare

Study explores prevalence of chronic brain damage in retired NFL players

Preventing antibiotic side effects: an interview with Florence Séjourné, CEO, Da Volterra

First Edition: June 24, 2014

More twists in Capitol Hill insider-trading probe

First Edition: June 23, 2014

Insider-trading investigation involving Capitol Hill staff and Medicare policy heats up

Congress' desire for quick VA fix complicated by costs

Doctor shares simple steps for women to keep breasts youthful

First Edition: June 19, 2014

HHS report details premium subsidy use and cost

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