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...treatment for many who now cannot afford it. “Firstly, it promises to be more effective than vaccines currently under investigation today,” said SEAS Bioengineering Professor David J. Mooney, an author on the study. “Secondly, it would be a tremendous benefit to patients because it would be more widely available, and less expensive.” But before the therapy can reach that stage, it must undergo human clinical trials that require approval from the Food and Drug Administration, which Ali said he hopes to obtain soon. “We?...
...Some of the definitions provided throughout the report, in sidebars and in a glossary to make is easier for laypeople to read: "Clawback: Recovery by the company of bonuses or incentive compensation paid to a senior executive ... Golden Parachute: Compensation to (or for the benefit of) a Senior Executive Officer made upon severance from employment that exceeds specified thresholds. Under EESA [The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act], such compensation is limited to three times the executive's annual base salary ... Haircut: Difference in the value of the collateral and the value of the loan (the loan value is less than...
...growing popularity of detoxing? The idea of cleansing is appealing enough that many customers may not stop to ask if there's any scientific proof that these treatments will benefit their health. "People are not coming to a spa and saying, 'Does your detox program really work?'" says Susie Ellis, founder of SpaFinder...
...Goes Washington," James Poniewozik refers to companies that "showed off a new advertising campaign that audaciously hopes to benefit from [Obama's] buzz" [Feb. 2]. But let's be honest: TIME has used Obama's image as a moneymaker as well. During the past year, he appeared on one-fifth of your covers. Yes, he is a big seller during these times because he epitomizes change. But, hey, when it works, so be it! Cord Peters, NEW SMYRNA BEACH...
...School student Desiree M. Cormier stressed the NAACP’s historic role as not only a vehicle for discussion, but also as a direct agent for action. “We want to use the resources that we have from across the different graduate schools and college to benefit the surrounding communities in need,” Cormier said. Some initiatives include achieving greater diversity amongst university faculty, obtaining free diabetes screenings for the public, and engaging in active debate during the impending Criminal Record Offender Information reform. James Hoyte, Assistant to the University President, was present...