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Pharmaceuticals

HIV fight advances with new drug cocktails, fresh vaccine hopes | Reuters

Researchers presented promising results for a new drug made by Gilead and a vaccine being developed by Johnson and Johnson.

Safety,​ quality​ and​ clinical​ practice

When health law isn't enough, the desperate line up at tents | The New York Times

Hundreds waited in line recently for the Remote Area Medical Expedition, the country's largest pop-up free clinic, available for three days in Virginia and which ended Sunday.

Dying after childbirth: Women in Texas are at high risk, especially if they're black | The Washington Post

In a special session this week, Texas lawmakers will discuss the deaths of black women during childbirth. Black women account for 11% of the births in Texas but 30% of maternal deaths.

Medical​ devices

Beyond the nasty needle: trying to make vaccines more comfy and convenient | NPR

A flu vaccine patch created by Georgia Tech's Laboratory for Drug Delivery uses microneedles, which dissolve into the skin, to deliver the flu vaccine.

Philips gains on strong Q2 results | Mass Device

Royal Philips' profits rose almost 15% in the second quarter of the year, with the strongest growth coming from personal health devices.

Information​ technology

Nuance earnings hurt by Petya cyberattack, some providers still offline | Healthcare IT News

Nuance's third-quarter earnings forecast is falling below analysts' estimates. The company expects to see an adjusted revenue of between $494 million to $498 million, which is more than $10 million less than what analysts expected.

In​ other​ news

Female athletes are closing the gender gap when it comes to concussions | NPR

Gina "Danger" Mazany, a mixed martial arts fighter, is one of more than 700 (including just 60 women) in a study to investigate the effects of head injuries on fighters. One question the researchers are asking: How do men's and women's brains react differently to head trauma?