raising the price of prescription drugs. The price of Daraprim, a drug to treat toxoplasmosis, was increased by over five thousand percent. The increase has sparked people from both the AIDS and cancer organizations to reach out and attack the ethics of Chief Executive Officer, Martin Shkreli through social media. The increase in price may prevent hospitals from having treatment available for patients who need it. The practice of price gouging prescription drugs has now become an important political
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5-14 Perhaps the most impressive of these studies in magnitude of effect was a recent cafeteria-based study that examined pricing and availability influences on food choice.'4 Prices of fruit and salad were reduced by 50%, and the number of fruit and salad items available was increased. Purchase of fruit and salad increased threefold during the 3-week intervention period. Given the magnitude of these effects, further exploration of the feasibility and efficacy of environmental interventions
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generating comprehensive improvement on the living standard of society (Holme & Watts, 2000). This paper is going to uncover the impact of CSR on business performance by examining its potential benefits on sustainability, revenue generation and feasibility for corporations in various scales. First of all, implementation of CSR tends to make the company more sustainable. According to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, “CSR contributes to the long-term prosperity of companies and
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biopharmaceutical company based in Melbourne. The focus of CUV is to further research and develop, and eventually commercialise, its leading drug candidate afamelanotide as “a preventative treatment for a range of UV-related skin disorders as well as in cancer related treatments” (Clinuvel Newsletter May, 2010). The report (Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2009) states that the drug attempts to provide medical protection from the skin “against UV radiation (UVR) as it stimulates the body’s natural ability to produce
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biopharmaceutical company based in Melbourne. The focus of CUV is to further research and develop, and eventually commercialise, its leading drug candidate afamelanotide as “a preventative treatment for a range of UV-related skin disorders as well as in cancer related treatments” (Clinuvel Newsletter May, 2010). The report (Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2009) states that the drug attempts to provide medical protection from the skin “against UV radiation (UVR) as it stimulates the body’s natural ability to produce
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higher concentrations of homeless peers in networks at recruitment were associated with increased likelihood of amphetamine and cocaine use at 3-month follow-up. Higher concentrations of injecting peers were associated with increased risk of injection drug use 3 months later. Change in network structure over time toward increased concentrations of homeless peers was associated with increased risk of cocaine use and injecting. Higher density networks at baseline were positively associated with increased
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Filipinos are one of the most diligent people around the world. They dedicate a big part of their lives working. They are passionate of their work for their families. Due to long hours of wearing footwear in performing daily activities and routine, many of them tend to acquire fungal foot diseases. These fungal diseases are caused by different types of fungi, including dermatophytes and yeasts which are common in the environment. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types
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regarding drugs security with Saudi Persia have not recently been researched. Significant variables adding to drugs security troubles included infinite public entry to medications through different doctor's offices along with group pharmacies, transmission spaces concerning healthcare institutions, restricted by using important systems for instance advanced provider get accessibility, along with the possible lack of drugs security applications with doctor's offices. Problems to present drugs security
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matters. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I, the researcher extend my gratitude to my parents for the support in making this, and to my classmates for giving me the courage in pursuing this study. And most especially to our Almighty God for giving me the wisdom in making this study possible. Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Malunggay grows very wildly in hot tropical climate and it is mainly found in the Philippines. It is best known as an excellent source of nutrition and a natural energy booster
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Drug Addiction Leah Richards PSY326: Research Methods Maleka Hillsman August 27, 2012 The topic that caught my attention when I was reading my choices was “Drug Addiction”. Drug addiction is something that should not be taken lightly by anyone who has a family member or friend with this issue. We often wonder how and what make people turn into being a drug addict. “Drug addiction is rooted in long-term adaptations within the brain that promotes escalating drug use, difficulty
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