Early Clues to Potential Malaria Drugs
As resistance to existing malaria drugs spreads, researchers have identified a slew of chemical compounds that could potentially yield new drugs down the road, according to new studies. online.wsj.com |
Neostem: A Mostly Undiscovered and Undervalued Stem Cell Play
M.E. Garza submits: Since it seems most investors have failed to recognize or understand the importance of Neostem's (Amex:NBS) VSEL technology and its recent endorsement by the Catholic Church, which stands firmly against embryonic stem-cell research because it destroys human embryos, perhaps they will more easily comprehend a concept they are more familiar with: revenue potential. Even as the shorts have been attacking Neostem's stock, the company has remained focused on preparing for the commercialization and revenue stream from their breakthrough stem cell platform- something that is still three to five years away for most other stem cell companies.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Report: Health Law Benefits Medicare
The new health-care law will extend the solvency of the Medicare trust fund for 12 years, so that the fund now is projected to run out in 2029, according to a government report. online.wsj.com |
States Press Workers on Health Care
Disputes have flared as a growing number of cash-strapped state and local governments press public employees to pay more for their health benefits. online.wsj.com |
Quest Diagnostics Increases Share Repurchase Authority By $250 Million
[PR Newswire] - Quest Diagnostics Incorporated , the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, announced that its Board of Directors increased the company's share repurchase authorization by $250 million. us.rd.yahoo.com |