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New Pill Could Replace Shots for Chronic Hives

Novartis’ Rhapsido targets a protein.
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Hi, it’s Rainier in New York. Do you know anyone who’s had chronic hives? Treating it effectively is hard but a new pill has shown some promise. More on that in a moment, but first ...

Many people think of hives as a minor irritant.