Archive: 25/02/2013
Ultrasound reveals autism risk at birth
Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could provide doctors a signpost for early detection of the still poorly understood disorder.
Feb 25, 2013
Childhood blood lead levels rise and fall with exposure to airborne dust in urban areas
(Medical Xpress)—A new nine-year study of more than 367,000 children in Detroit supports the idea that a mysterious seasonal fluctuation in blood lead levels—observed in urban areas throughout the United States and elsewhere ...
Feb 25, 2013
Ikea pulls meatballs from Europe stores as horsemeat found (Update)
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has withdrawn its own-label meatballs from sale in at least 16 European countries after Czech authorities found horsemeat in the product, the company said Monday.
Feb 25, 2013
Royalty Pharma offers to buy Elan for about $6.5B (Update)
Royalty Pharma said Monday that it wants to buy Elan Corp. PLC for about $6.5 billion, but has yet to receive a formal response from the Irish drugmaker.
Feb 25, 2013