Leukemia Drug Seen as Possible MS Treatment in Small Study
A small American study suggests the leukemia drug cladribine may help multiple sclerosis patients. Beutler and associates reported in The Lancet July 2, with cautious optimism from experts who stress the need for broader confirmation. MS lacks a cure and damages nerve fibers as lymphocytes attack the nervous system.
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Privatization vouchers drive Russian stock race in Moscow
Russians queued at the privatization center as vouchers worth about $20 expired. 20,000 large and medium state firms plus 80 percent of small stores privatized. 139 million of 148 million vouchers exchanged. With few stock markets and rising fraud, investors still expect a larger cash auction phase and future privatizations to boost capitalism.
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