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Study casts doubt on value of cholesterol drugs
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide take cholesterol-lowering drugs, like statins, but now a new review suggests that many folks don’t benefit from these medications. The researchers said the review of 35 randomized controlled trials failed to show a consistent…
Sustained high blood pressure may damage brain vessels
From Newsmax Having high blood pressure for long periods may increase the chance of small vessel damage in the brain, which has been linked to dementia and stroke, according to a new study. Scientists have long known high blood pressure,…
Cayman: Chamber announces 2020 Economic Forum Agenda and speakers
The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce, Economic Forum in partnership with the Ministry of Finance & Economic Development has announced its full line up of speakers and panelists. The forum will take place Friday, August 14, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00…
UBS loses bid to dismiss Libor collusion claims
By Charley Connor From GBRR An English court has denied UBS’s request to throw out a lawsuit filed by US regulator FDIC, which accuses the bank of colluding with 11 rivals to lowball US dollar Libor. On 27 July the…
Dr. Stuart Weiss: COVID-19 Update Wednesday 5-August-2020
Dr. Stuart Weiss, FACEP, FAAP, CBCP August 5, 2020 Today’s topics: Mostly just headlines. I’ve highlighted some important issues from today There will NOT be a Friday call this week. F.D.A. Transparency for vaccine deliberations In an attempt to prevent rushing ahead…
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PAHO: Director’s Remarks – Weekly Press Briefing on COVID-19 – August 4
Thank you and a very good morning to all of you and thank you for joining today’s press briefing. Our region remains under the tight grip of this pandemic. As of August 3, the Americas had over 9.7 million cases…
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PAHO Director warns of disruptions in regular health services due to COVID-19
Routine vaccination, care for diabetes, hypertension and HIV, and maternal health have all been impacted. Countries must adapt and ensure continuation of primary health services alongside pandemic response. Washington D.C., August 4, 2020 (PAHO) — Health services are being disrupted in…
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ECLAC and PAHO: Controlling the pandemic requires convergence and coordination between health, economic, social and productive policies
New joint report states that economic recovery will only be possible by flattening the curve of contagion. It proposes three phases to control the pandemic, reactivate the economy with protection, and rebuild in an inclusive and sustainable way. Washington, DC,…
Pedersoli advising Intesa on its hostile €4.2 billon UBI takeover
By Emilio Demetriou-Jones From GBRR Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s second-largest bank by assets, has secured the two-thirds majority in shares it needed to push through its €4.2 billion takeover of UBI Banca, in what is Europe’s largest banking merger for a…
FCA eyes gender neutral remuneration policies ahead of CRD V
By Emilio Demetriou-Jones From GBRR The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will require dual-regulated firms to “ensure and demonstrate” gender-neutral remuneration practices as part of CRD V compliance – while the Prudential Regulation Authority announces changes to its group buffer policies under…
