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Costly IVF add-ons fail to show benefits, new study finds
A range of extra treatments marketed by fertility clinics to improve the chances of success during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) lacks convincing evidence that they work, according to a new study published in the scientific journal The Lancet.
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Messi family pleads for ‘humanity’ as his father faces health issues
The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.”
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Europe's rare disease patients face a mental health care gap, survey finds
Seven in 10 people living with a rare disease and their carers report poor mental health, with three in four reporting a need for psychological support, according to a survey by Europe’s rare diseases organisation EURORDIS.
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US launches trade probe into Germany over medicine prices
Washington has accused Berlin of artificially capping medicine prices while the US market pays significantly more for identical products. If a pending trade investigation finds Germany’s policies unfair, the United States could hit back with punitive tariffs.
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Drug monopoly extension splits EU ministers in Biotech Act debate
EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible.