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> Ohio's Meridian Bioscience, which mistakenly mailed a deadly flu virus to thousands of labs, did nothing wrong, CDC inspectors say. Story

> AstraZeneca said a trial of the stroke drug Cerovive shows potential. Story

> Officials at the Cleveland Clinic approve limited use of Natrecor. Story

> A telemedicine pilot at daycare facilities in Rochester, New York, looks promising. Story

> UK study says patients seen by specialists are in the hospital longer. Story

> Flu vaccine problems may lead to another shortage next year. Story

> A UC Irvine study finds pollution at Orange County beaches causes millions in healthcare costs annually. Story

> The miraculous recovery of a brain-damaged New York City fireman is stumping experts. Story

> Batch testing for HIV could save lives, study says. Story

> The art of HIPAA management. Story

> Chutes & Ladders: Thomas H. Keane, former Governor of New Jersey and head of the September 11 Commission, has been named to the board of directors of Healthpoint Capital.

And Finally... California lawmakers will not move forward with a law which would prohibit controversial "pet cloning" services offered by companies like Genetic Savings & Clone. Story