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Penn, family settle suit in gene-therapy death

Article Abstract:

The death of a patient at the University of Pennsylvania's teaching hospital has resulted in an out-of-court settlement between the state university and the dead patient's family. The case, which was related to an experimental gene-therapy procedure, was settled for an undisclosed sum of cash.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Genetic Engineering

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SEC sues 3 auditors for Allegheny

Article Abstract:

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing three auditors for the now-defunct Allegheny health system for taking part in a "fraudulent scheme" to hide the hospitals network's poor finances.

Brief Article, Allegheny Health Systems

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Merck cuts AIDS-drug prices for Africa

Article Abstract:

The article discusses Merck and Co.'s announcement that it would offer 90% discounts on its AIDS drug Crixivan to developing countries. The effort is targeted at the growing AIDS crisis in Africa.

Marketing procedures, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Public affairs, Global Marketing, Social Cause Advocacy, Antiinfective Preparations NEC, Anti-infective agents, Merck & Company Inc.

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