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New antivenom for rattlesnake bites introduced
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc. (RDT) announced the launch of ANAVIP® [Crotalidae Immune F(ab')2 (Equine)] an equine-derived antivenin indicated for the management of adult and pediatric patients with North American rattlesnake envenomation.
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Four more Knox County areas test positive for West Nile virus
KNOXVILLE — The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in the Fourth Avenue, Tower Drive, Choto/Heron’s Point, and Gulf Park/Venice Road areas of Knox County.
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KCHD resumes #WeCanForLeeann campaign
KNOXVILLE – The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has resumed its annual #WeCanForLeeann campaign, which is aimed at promoting flu vaccination. In 2014 Don Samples tragically lost his wife of 22 years, Leeann, to the flu.
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State appropriations in Knox County up 11 percent over last year
NASHVILLE, TN – Knox County Senators Richard Briggs and Becky Massey and Lt. Governor Randy McNally have indicated that the total estimated dollars directly benefitting Knox County in key programs increased 11 percent during the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
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New center for synthetic biology formed at UT Institute of Agriculture
Patricia McDaniels
KNOXVILLE – In an effort to establish the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture at the forefront of advances in biology designed to improve agricultural production for the benefit of sustainability, increase product diversity and human health, UTIA announces the formation of the Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology, or CASB.
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New walk-in urgent care opens in Maryville
MARYVILLE, TN – Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast, is now open in Maryville.
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BlueCross offers public Medicare Advantage meetings
KNOXVILLE – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will be holding a series of meetings in the Knoxville area in the coming weeks to educate seniors about their health care options and the benefits of a BlueAdvantage℠ plan.
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SFMO promotes fire safety messaging for National Fire Prevention Week
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is raising awareness of key fire safety messages for National Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13).
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Secretary Pompeo comments on Refugees and Asylum seekers 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a news conference this week, Secretary Pompeo commented on refugees and asylum seekers during the Fiscal Year 2019.
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