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1/20/2010 -Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.: Where Enzyme is Life
Since 2000, Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. (AETL) has quietly and indigenously emerged as a leader in enzyme technology worldwide. It today possesses the competency of a global enzyme player and the ability to manufacture 40+ enzymes at commercial scale.
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1/19/2010 -Carestream Health Launches Breakthrough Digital Medical Imaging and IT Solutions at Arab Health 2010
Carestream Health is unveiling at Arab Health 2010 (Booth 5B50, Hall 5) the latest Digital Radiology and IT Solutions, aimed at helping Healthcare Institutions improve patient care and productivity while reducing costs.
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1/19/2010 -Arab Health 2010 – Lord Darzi promotes UK Healthcare innovation across Middle East
UK business Ambassador Lord Ara Darzi, a leading figure responsible for healthcare innovation and reform across the UK, is attending Arab Health 2010 to promote excellence in British healthcare manufacture, services, technology and innovation.
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1/18/2010 -Braun International – providing healthcare solutions to the Middle East
With over 160 years of experience specialising in the manufacture, supply, installation and after sales service of medical equipment; Braun International is travelling to the Middle East to meet with existing business partners and source future potential business at Arab Health later this month.
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1/18/2010 -UK company launches Middle East's first portable home haemodialysis machine at Arab Health 2010
An exciting innovation which is expected to transform the lives of haemodialysis patients across the Middle East will be exclusively launched on 25th January 2010 during an unveiling ceremony by Lord Ara Darzi - an eminent British surgeon and former UK Government Health Minister. Lord Darzi who originates from Iraq and is of Armenian parental descent was recently appointed as a new private sector business ambassador by the UK government.
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1/18/2010 -British company unveils pioneering resposable™ instruments to the Middle East
Surgical Innovations - a British designer and manufacturer of innovative surgical devices - will be attending Arab Health 2010 to launch their pioneering resposable™ concept to Middle Eastern surgeons. Resposable™ is a unique concept that combines both single use and reusable components to deliver the cost effectiveness of a reusable instrument with the optimum performance of a disposable.
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1/18/2010 -One Health Alliance presents collaborative approach to the delivery of healthcare IT at Arab Health
Formed to ease the risks and challenges of dealing with multiple suppliers, the One Health Alliance brings together the best-of-breed technologies and services to provide a one-stop-shop ‘total healthcare solution’.
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1/18/2010 -Ansell Healthcare promotes use of powder-free latex gloves at Arab Health 2010
Comprehensive glove range with powder free, sterile latex surgical and non sterile exam gloves offer optimal protection and limit infections and allergies Brussels/Dubai - 18 January 2010. Ansell Healthcare, a global leader in barrier protective solutions and the developer of the Gammex®PF surgical gloves, a series acclaimed by healthcare professionals worldwide for its exceptional combination of protection and comfort levels, will be demonstrating its latest innovations at Arab Health, from
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1/18/2010 -Rigel launches new UniSIM at Arab Health 2010
Rigel Medical (Hall 7, Stand B19) will be showcasing an industry first at Arab Health 2010 - its new hand held, combination vital signs simulator, UniSIM. The company will also be demonstrating a new lightweight electro surgical analyser, the 377.
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1/18/2010 -Interview with Diederik Zeven – Senior Director and General Manager of Philips Healthcare ME
Philips Healthcare Middle East is participating in Arab Health 2010. We speak to Mr Diederik Zeven, Senior Director and General Manager of Philips Healthcare Middle East about the healthcare industry in the region and Philips’ role in the current market.
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1/18/2010 -New vaccine to be critical in wiping out polio: WHO
A new vaccine against polio, being used for the first time on children in Afghanistan this week, will be critical in the drive to eradicate the crippling virus, the World Health Organisation reported this week.
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1/18/2010 -DuBiotech announces completion of nucleotide laboratory complex
Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), a member of TECOM Investments, announced the state-of-the-art four-storey Nucleotide Laboratory Complex, the biggest in the Middle East, is now operational and ready for companies to move in.
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1/18/2010 -Saudi allocates US$12.3bn for health projects
Saudi government has allocated SR61 billion (US$12.3 billion) to boost the Kingdom's healthcare system through key projects including construction of new hospitals in the 2010 budget, said a report.
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1/18/2010 -ICLDC recognised as a quality medical provider
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), the UAE's largest specialist medical centre dedicated to the treatment of diabetes, has been awarded an accreditation with commendation by the Joint Commission International (JCI). ICLDC is an initiative of Mubadala Healthcare, in partnership with UK's Imperial College London.
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1/18/2010 -Swine flu pandemic continues...
Many more people could become sick with swine flu this winter even though it has peaked in North America and some European countries, the head of the World Health Organization said.
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1/18/2010 -Kuwait to set up new health body
Kuwait's Civil Service Commission (CSC) has authorised a new health agency specialising in administrative affairs, including medical treatment abroad, pharmaceutical surveillance and licences for new clinics and hospitals.
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1/18/2010 -The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) drafts annual school health plan for 2010
The DHA’s primary health care sector has drafted the annual school health plan for 2010 which will be implemented across 160 schools in the Emirate of Dubai.
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1/6/2010 -AUSTRALIA @ ARAB HEALTH 2010
Australia has one of the most advanced and sophisticated health systems in the world which has encouraged the development of high quality products and services. Over the past decade, Australia’s health and medical industry has grown dramatically in size and reputation for its world leading technology, innovation, high professional skills, advanced research, development and robust health system. The health and medical industry is represented by manufacturers, specialised in niche applications
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1/6/2010 -MedX Health announces patent allowance for use of laser and light probe for bone healing
MedX Health Corp., (TSXV.MDX) Toronto, Canada a global leader in developing drug free, non-invasive low level laser and light therapy for tissue repair and pain relief, today announced that the company has received a Notice of Allowance by the United States Patent & Trademark Office for its MedX Laser and Light Probe use and method for bone healing, bone growth stimulation and bone cartilage regeneration. The allowed claims cover the use of MedX’s laser and light unit and the use of light therap
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1/6/2010 -MedX releases new laser products for smoking cessation therapy
MedX Health expands smoking cessation therapy program to the Middle East with New acupuncture laser therapy device.
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1/6/2010 -Medezine: Robust and lightweight – the latest autopsy products travel to Dubai
A range of medical electric saws will be on display later this month when Medezine and Barber Autopsy showcase their cutting edge products to the Middle East at Arab Health.
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1/6/2010 -Anetic Aid: British manufacturing at its best
Anetic Aid’s well known QA3 patient trolleys, QA4 surgery trolley systems and tourniquets are designed, developed and manufactured in the UK.
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1/6/2010 -Major distribution opportunities available at Arab Health 2010
Drive Medical, the UKs fastest growing manufacturers and distributors of mobility and healthcare products, will be attending Arab Health 2010, to seek new distributors and further enhance their key relationships across the Middle East.
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1/6/2010 -Paxman Coolers Ltd: The future in hair loss prevention travels to the Middle East
The next generation in scalp coolers will be showcased by Paxman Coolers next month, providing cancer patients with the best possible chance of retaining their hair whilst undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
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1/6/2010 -Removing the risk of cross-infection – Single Use Surgical takes on the Middle East
Providing single use alternatives to replace difficult to clean reusable surgical instruments, Single Use Surgical are travelling to Arab Health next month to educate the marketplace about their products and meet with potential distributors from across the UAE.
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1/6/2010 -Brenmoor: Printed hospital wristbands introduced to the Middle East
UK based Brenmoor currently supply 70% of UK hospitals with printed identification wristbands to ensure their patients are correctly identified throughout their stay in hospital - a practice which the UK Company is looking to roll across the Middle East.
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12/24/2009 -Regional campaign to remove AIDS misconceptions
Social stigma and common misconceptions on HIV/AIDS have prompted the regional health authorities to put across a stronger message this year by promoting human rights ideals and focusing on ending discrimination against those infected.
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12/24/2009 -China’s biomedical and diagnostics companies set sights on the global healthcare market
Over the past 10 years, Da An Gene has experienced tremendous growth in the multinational business. They believe that the future of any company resides in the Global Marketplace. Therefore, they have focused the energies to look beyond borders, and establish new relationships under mutually beneficial scenarios.
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12/24/2009 -Demand for air ambulances growing in UAE and Middle East
International Air Charter (IAC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, has announced that it is offering the services of dedicated medical evacuation (medevac) aircraft to meet the growing demand in the UAE and the Middle East region.
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12/24/2009 -HAAD to send e-notifications for infectious diseases
The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD), the regulative body of the Healthcare Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has launched its new e-notification system for infectious diseases.
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12/24/2009 -Hypertension affecting 36 per cent of UAE population
The number of cases involving cardiovascular diseases will multiply three-fold in the region within the next three years, a doctor has revealed.
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12/24/2009 -Warming patients globally – Inditherm Medical travel to the Middle East
Clinically proven to reduce the risk of hypothermia, wound infections, and blood loss, as well as encouraging faster recovery times, Inditherm Medical are providing the Middle East with their innovative patient warming systems.
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12/24/2009 -Most Emirates already curbing the use of tobacco
In the absence of a federal ban on smoking in public places, individual emirates have introduced their own rules, leading to a somewhat disjointed approach to the problem of tobacco use.
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12/24/2009 -Tailored to suit – Park House Healthcare travels to Middle East
After a successful 25th Birthday Year, Park House Healthcare will introduce their made to order pressure area care equipment to the Middle East next month; discussing their product range and meeting with potential business partners from across the continent at Arab Health.
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12/24/2009 -World leading hospital bed showcased at Arab Health
An advanced acute hospital bed, that combines practicality, world-class infection control and advanced ergonomics, is being launched at Arab Health 2010; the largest medical trade fair in the Middle East.
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12/24/2009 -Unprecedented demand for sanitisers and disinfectants in UAE to safeguard against H1N1 virus
There has been an unprecedented demand in the UAE for sanitisers and disinfectants to safeguard from H1N1 as people believe that is the most effective way to avoid catching the virus, according to information released by a leading group of pharmacies.
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12/15/2009 -DHA plays pivotal role in the global healthcare platform at Arab Health 2010
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will be part of the global platform welcoming the international healthcare industry to Arab Health 2010, the word leading healthcare exhibition in Dubai held at the International Exhibition Centre.
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12/9/2009 -Beyond crisis: Dubai will build on its strengths (News summary)
The health care market in the GCC is expected to grow despite the crisis in the real estate market.
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12/8/2009 -IIR Middle East and DHA sign Strategic Partnership MOU
IIR Middle East and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have signed an MOU to formalise their ongoing strategic partnership and to streamline their objectives for the future of the emirate’s healthcare services.
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11/24/2009 -Cancer centre to boost UAE health care
A cutting edge diagnostic facility in Al Ain is the UAE’s latest weapon in the battle against cancer and shows what can be done when the public sector uses its resources in conjunction with business to improve health care just as demand is forecast to grow.
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11/24/2009 -Genetic testing soon to screen for breast cancer
Genetic testing may soon be part of the UAE’s national breast cancer screening programme, according to health officials.
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11/24/2009 -WHO to send 200 million doses of H1N1 vaccine to developing countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to send 200 million doses of vaccine for the H1N1 influenza virus to about 100 developing countries, WHO director-general Margaret Chan said in October in Havana.
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11/24/2009 -Creating a world class sustainable healthcare sector in the GCC
As GCC countries continue to develop world class healthcare systems, they must avoid pitfalls of the developed markets, according to AT Kearney, a global strategic management consulting firm.
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11/24/2009 -Healthcare spending in the UAE is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of more than 13% during 2007-2012
The UAE has emerged as one the fastest growing healthcare markets in the Middle East. The country’s healthcare sector has grown at double digit rate to keep pace with incessantly rising demand for quality treatment and diagnostic facilities.
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11/24/2009 -National study to address nurse shortage in UAE
A critical nursing shortage has prompted the UAE to undertake a nation-wide study and identify factors that can make government hospitals a better workplace. It starts in December 2009.
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11/24/2009 -Highlights of IIR Middle East Life Sciences' recent healthcare events
During November 2009 IIR Middle East Life Sciences Division hosted four healthcare events in the UAE dedicated to different sectors of the healthcare industry. Major strategic partnerships were formed as a result of the networking during these events.
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11/11/2009 -First batch of swine flu vaccine arrives
The first batch of H1N1 swine flu vaccine has arrived in the UAE, but details of who will be eligible to be vaccinated will not be revealed until the weekend.
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11/11/2009 -Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed inaugurates clinic at the DIFC
One of the region's most modern and advanced healthcare and dental facilities - the Clinic- has opened its doors to the public.
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11/11/2009 -New line of testing introduced to identify HPV virus
Dubai's Histopathology & Specialty Laboratory (HSL) - part of Gulf Healthcare International's Medsol network of laboratories - has introduced a new line of testing for Human papillomavirus 'HPV'.
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11/11/2009 -Fracture Risk Assessment Calculator now available at AUBMC
For the first time in the Arab region, clinicians will be able to assess the 10-year fracture risk of patients, thanks to a new prognostic tool, now available at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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11/11/2009 -Jordan unveils state of the art healthcare technology in hospital trial
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in a public demonstration today hosted by His Majesty King Abdullah II, provided a stunning look at the new integrated healthcare technology system being implemented for the people of Jordan in the coming year. The project, named "Hakeem" to symbolize the National E-Health Program in Jordan, is managed by the Jordanian non-profit agency Electronic Health Solutions, with technology implementation and integration provided by Perot Systems Corporation.
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11/4/2009 -Al Ain Hospital in Major Redevelopment of Radiology Facilities
The radiology arm of Al Ain Hospital – the Clinical Imaging Institute - has initiated a major enhancement and redevelopment of its facilities in its continuing quest to provide seamless, quick and efficient services for its patients.
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11/4/2009 -Ministry of Health - BinSina Pharmacy’s Second Campaign against High Risk Ailments in the UAE
The UAE Ministry of Health is conducting its joint campaign with BinSina Pharmacy for the second successive year following the success of the maiden campaign last year.
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11/4/2009 -Cancer Specialists Launch Comprehensive Breast Cancer Website
Emirates Medical Association Develops Website for Public and Healthcare Professionals – www.oncologysociety-ema.ae
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11/4/2009 -Region's largest outpatient medical facility opens
Emaar Healthcare Group the healthcare subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC has opened its flagship medical facility - The Dubai Mall Medical Centre. At 60,000 sq ft, The Dubai Mall Medical Centre is the largest outpatient facility in the region offering a full range of specialities.
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11/4/2009 -Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai extends regional reach through agreement with Qatar Insurance Company
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, the Dubai branch of the world renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, has signed an agreement with Qatar Insurance Company (QIC - Doha), one of the longest established and largest insurance companies in the Gulf, under which Moorfields will provide specialist outpatient and daycare treatment to patients covered by QIC - Doha.
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11/4/2009 -Shigadry With Earth Co. Japan brings latest Influenza control products to Arab Health 2010
Shigadry With Earth Co. has announced the Official Sponsorship of the “Prevent Infection” program at Arab Health 2010. Some of their latest, tested and proven products will be on complimentary offer to all visitors.
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10/18/2009 -An evidence-based approach to selection of type of laparoscopic bariatric surgery
Obesity may be the most significant disease epidemic affecting Western nations in the 21st century.Several minimally invasive surgical procedures have emerged as viable treatment options for morbid obesity.
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10/18/2009 -H1N1 critical illness mostly affects young patients and is often fatal
H1N1 critical illness mostly affects young patients and is often fatal, according to the results of Canadian and Mexican studies.
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9/30/2009 -Council MPs at loggerheads over Egypt’s organ transplant law
Disagreement between members of the health and constitutional committees in Egypt’s Shoura Council (Upper House of Parliament) over the definition of death, have posed fresh obstacles to a new law regulating organ transplants.
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9/30/2009 -Emaar healthcare to hire 200 healthcare professionals
Emaar Properties said its offshoot Emaar Healthcare is set to hire 200 healthcare professionals.
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9/30/2009 -Single window clearance for movement of radioactive drugs
Healthcare providers and companies in Dubai can now get the permission to transport medical radioactive materials through a single window, namely the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
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9/30/2009 -Work begins on Danat Al Emarat Hospital in Abu Dhabi
UEMedical has officially broken ground and began construction on Danat Al Emarat Women & Children’s Hospital.
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9/30/2009 -FDA approves swine flu vaccine
US drug regulators approved a swine flu vaccine, keeping officials on track to begin a mass vaccination campaign by next month, Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said.
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9/30/2009 -Stem-cell storage for private use in Qatar
Virgin Health Bank QSTP’s proposed cord blood bank is to offer processing and private storage of stem cells for 20 years at the rate of QR12,950 (USD 3,556) per sample.
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9/14/2009 -Qatar aims to be robotic surgery hub
Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre (QRSC), an initiative from Qatar Science & Technology Park, will sponsor the 12th international conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI) at Imperial College London from September 20 to 24.
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9/14/2009 -Outsourcing clinical trials: Is it ethical to take drug studies abroad?
It is much cheaper to conduct a research trial in India than in the U.S. But sometimes, research subjects in developing countries pay the price.
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9/14/2009 -Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai partners with Hayati Healthcare
Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai (Moorfields) and Hayati Healthcare, the Middle East region’s first ever dedicated Patient Financing company, have announced an agreement through which patients at Moorfields can access the financial services and benefits offered by Hayati.
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9/14/2009 -UAE's annual diabetes spend hits $100-200m
Diabetes consumes a major chunk of the UAE healthcare budget, with annual spend on treating the disease touching $100-$200 million, according to a healthcare official.
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