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This week, Bayer AG will face a second trial about whether its glyphosate weedkiller, Roundup, causes cancer — considered “a test case for larger litigation.” (Reuters)
Bayer will also address myths about intrauterine devices (IUDs) in a first-ever TV ad, which features its two branded IUDs, Mirena and Kyleena. (FiercePharma)
Pharma, insurers, hospitals, and physician groups: Meet the coalition gearing up to fight “Medicare for All” or, indeed, any single-payer system. (New York Times)
Why are patients with elective procedures taking priority over emergencies when it comes to hospital beds? In a word: Money. (Washington Post)
Washington state’s measles outbreak appears to have spread into neighboring Oregon. (KOIN)
Pediatric flu deaths are down substantially versus a year ago, but children are still dying after contracting the illness. (CBS News)
Find out how universities are trying to help students of color pursue careers in medicine. (NBC News)
At least 133 people in India died and hundreds more required hospitalization after drinking a toxic homemade liquor. (CNN)
One expert argues that, when it comes to political correctness, modern medicine is one of the worst offenders. (KevinMD)
Samsung’s new Galaxy Active smartwatch claims to monitor users’ blood pressure. Does this put it ahead of Apple’s rival smartwatch? (CNBC)
A British bride survived a rare infection after being told she would almost certainly die. (Fox News)
While “Roma” did not take home Best Picture at last night’s Oscars, watch how a scene from the film is shedding light on stillbirth. (AP)
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