AP IMPACT: Big Pharma Cashes In On HGH Abuse

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Unlike other prescription drugs, HGH may be prescribed only for specific uses. U.S. sales are limited by law to treat a rare growth defect in children and a handful of uncommon conditions like short bowel syndrome or Prader-Willi syndrome, a congenital …
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Spencer Cox, AIDS Activist, Dies at 44

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In 1995, when antiretroviral drugs known as protease inhibitors began to show promise for treating AIDS patients, Mr. Cox designed a human drug trial for one of the earliest, ritonavir, which was being developed by Abbott Laboratories. … he wrote on …
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Beaverton man sentenced for stealing scrap metal from workplace

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Sentence: Mahar was sentenced to one year and four months in prison, followed by three years of post-prison supervision. Mahar must pay $ 600 in fees and restitution in an amount to be determined. Mahar is to undergo drug abuse treatment and have no …
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