1. AstraZeneca halts COVID-19 vaccine trial after adverse reaction in UK patient Full story

2. FDA establishes vaccine approval guidelines to counter political influence Full story

3. Drug, device companies' payments to teaching hospitals may spark conflict of interest, study suggests Full story

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5. Where furloughs stand at 92 hospitals, health systems Full story

6. Pharmacists advocate for early access to COVID-19 vaccine Full story

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8. Large US counties show uptick in overdose deaths Full story

9. Merck, 42 other companies sign pledge to add Black directors to board Full story

10. After recalls, FDA issues guidance on preventing carcinogens in drugs Full story

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