Ovitz Eisner break up at Disney shocks Hollywood
Hollywood broker Michael Ovitz leaves Disney as top executive amid power sharing tensions with Michael Eisner. Disney notes mutual decision and Ovitz will consult. stock drops as questions about succession and past exits at the company surface. Ovitz helped build Creative Artists Agency into a premier talent firm and became Disney president in 1995.
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Deadly Valley Fever Surges in Southwest Arizona
AP reports a sharp rise of Valley fever in Arizona with 25 cases in 1990 climbing to 623 by 1994 and 134 deaths through 1994. Health officials cite recent weather, heavy rains, and soil fungus as causes while noting 1995 figures are unavailable. Dr Rana Valley notes fever starts as a fungus in the ground.
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Non-nicotine drug aids quitting smoking wins FDA panel approval
FDA advisory panel unanimously backs bupropion as a first non nicotine drug to help smokers quit. Glaxo Wellcome seeks a new brand name for the quitting use amid concerns over dual naming. Trials show quitting success up to 58 percent with the drug and nicotine devices. seizures are a possible side effect. Dr. Andy Johnston notes roughly 2.5 million could try the product if approved.
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