In another trial called PrEP -- pre-exposure prophylaxis -- the CDC is also studying whether antiretroviral pills are safe and effective in preventing HIV infection.

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Though it is not yet clear whether such pre-natal exposure shapes taste-perception, there is evidence that it shapes preferences for foods encountered later in life.

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European Union banks' exposure to the UAE, and even UK banks' exposure, seems manageable, but adds to pre-existing vulnerabilities including Eastern European exposure.

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The results will contain estimated losses by exposure category, pre-provision net revenue, changes in loan loss reserves, total assets, aggregate loan balances and anticipated capital distributions over the time horizon.

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The pre-eminent statutory authority for civil and criminal liability exposure for failure to disclose in securities transactions is Section 10(b) of the 1934 Act and its regulatory offspring Rule 10b-5.

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Meanwhile, Unicredit, which is also exposed to a troubled Southern European economy, is attractive because it should benefit from its strong exposure to Germany which represents 28% of its pre-provisioning profits.

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