Patients with a single illness who take many drugs have an increased risk of being admitted to hospital, but for patients with multiple conditions, taking many medicines is now associated with a near-normal risk of admission.
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Survey shows UK firms on spending spree in advertising at fastest rate ever
Advertising spending in the UK for the third quarter of 2013 has hit the fastest pace recorded according to a survey from IPA Bellwether, the Financial Times reported.
U.S. Bank to replace customers' debit cards after data theft at US retailer Target
The data theft at American retailer Target that happened between November to December last year prompted a bank to replace all customer debit cards involved in the breach, with the new cards to be sent out soon.
Brookstone Co engages services of Jefferies Group, K&L Gates for debt restructuring- sources
To help it restructure its debt, retailer Brookstone Co has hired a financial adviser Jefferies Group and law firm K&L Gates, according to sources interviewed by Bloomberg.
India's Blume Ventures to introduce second venture capital fund later in 2014
Blume Ventures, an early stage investor, is set to launch its second venture capital in May or June this year. It will invest a significant portion of its capital to the existing companies in Blume's portfolio, The Economic Times reported.
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Tech giant Google acquired Redwood City, California-based anti-spam company Impermium for an undisclosed amount, according to an announcement made by Impermium's chief executive on the company website.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd on Wednesday said it is not in talks with KKR & Co on a major transaction such as a buyout, a little over two weeks after the private equity firm reported a 6.8 percent stake.
Canada-based Saputo Inc is closer to its takeover attempt of Australia's Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co as Bega Cheese Ltd said it had agreed to sell its holding to Saputo, Bloomberg reported.
Philippine-based food and beverage manufacturer RFM Corp bought the Royal brand and pasta business from UK-based firm Unilever Group in a deal valued at approximately $47.8 million (PHP2.1 billion).
Beverage companies who want to get a piece of the pie in the fast-growing instant coffee market in Asia will find that the best firm for a takeover would be Super Group Ltd, Bloomberg reported.
Paying online purchases with Bitcoin is not something new but paying taxes using the digital currency is and SnapCard is the startup that makes that possible, according to Forbes Contributor Ben Kepes.
New York, US-based storytelling platform Contently raised $9 million in a Series B funding to expand its advertising enterprise tools and ensure that its journalists are equipped with important publishing tools.
A rising demand for property in Europe has led to a race for acquisitions, fueling rising demand and concerns of a new bubble, the Financial Times reported.
California, US-based tech giant Apple Inc signed an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay out at least $32.5 million as refund for the parents of kids who racked up big in-app charges without explicit consent.
