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In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

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Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have increased — and so has child labor. At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work.

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Applications to plastic surgery residency programs lag behind significant increase in residency positions

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Historically plastic surgery has been considered one of most competitive and highly sought after residency programs. While this remains true recent appearing wrinkles may be of concern, according to an article in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

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The overturning of Roe v. Wade made history in 2022

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The constitutional right to abortion ended this year, with clinics closing in states that banned the procedure, and patients who could traveling to states where abortion is allowed.

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France, Britain impose COVID tests on travelers from China

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France and Britain on Friday joined a growing list of nations imposing COVID tests on travelers from China, and the World Health Organization pressed Beijing to be more forthcoming on real-time data amid an explosion of cases there.

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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New tentative approval for Amneal Pharms drug saxagliptin

Drug Patent Watch

[![saxagliptin structure]([link] Saxagliptin is the generic ingredient in one branded drug marketed by Astrazeneca Ab and is included in one NDA. There are two patents protecting this compound. There are…. The post New tentative approval for Amneal Pharms drug saxagliptin appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Revelers throng to New Year's parties after COVID hiatus

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With countdowns and fireworks, revelers in major city centers across the Asia-Pacific region ushered in the first new year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020.

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Cities in Asia ready for New Year parties after COVID hiatus

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Revelers began gathering in major city centers across the Asia-Pacific region to celebrate the first new year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020.

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in South Korea?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in South Korea. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection…. The post Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in South Korea? appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Share the data, WHO urges China at COVID surge talks

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The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in COVID-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively.

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China's Xi says 'light of hope in front of us' on Covid

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President Xi Jinping said Saturday the "light of hope is right in front of us" as China faces an explosion of Covid-19 cases after an abrupt lifting of restrictions.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations