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Word: centoxin (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1991-1991
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...same vein, some extremely expensive technologies are used even before it is clear that they're needed. That may be the case with at least one new biotech drug, Centoxin, which is available on a limited basis to treat hospital-acquired infections that can cause fatal septic shock (estimated cost: $3,800 a dose). Trouble is, since the condition can kill so quickly, doctors will have to decide whether to administer the drug before they are sure the patient needs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: American Health Care Condition: Critical | 11/25/1991 | See Source »

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