Articles related to "Pharmaceutical Industry"

Writing as a career is increasing in popularity, and for those with scientific backgrounds, medical communications can be an interesting way to do this.

Although many physician's groups have attempted to distance themselves from the drug industry, the ties between doctors and Big Pharma remain strong...for now.

Clinical trials are experiments on human subjects--which means that ethical issues are always present. This article surveys historically prominent ethical debates.

Reports of ghost written scientific articles, including clinical trials results, are becoming more and more frequent in both the medical and general press.

Using direct-to-consumer advertising, causes drug costs to soar.

The pharmaceutical industry is sometimes portrayed as one with dubious ethics. It is in fact tightly regulated by a voluntary code of conduct.

Sildenafil Citrate whose brand name is Viagra, is a very good example of the way the pharmaceutical industry is driven as much by luck as by design.

Fresh from their victories over reform of Medicare Part D, the major drug companies are using proven tactics, on the US Congress, that were so successful - Lobbyists!

In the history of science and technology, man has not only been unable to create life, but also unable to sustain it at its highest levels.

The high price of prescription medicine may finally see a reversal of fortune for both the manufacturer and the consumer.

Is the media regulating pharmaceutical company advertising, or are major drug companies regulating the media?

Jojoba oil is popularly associated with cosmetics. Numerous commercial uses of jojoba oil forecast a fierce competition for this versatile raw material.

With last minute pressure from President Obama the Democrats, and a lone Republican, the House passed the 1 trillion dollar Affordable Healthcare for America Act of 2009.

Nine Senate Democrats hinder health reform - Max Baucus, Evan Bayh, Tom Carper, Kent Conrad, Mary Landrieu, Blanche Lincoln, Ben Nelson, Bill Nelson & Joe Lieberman (I).

Progress in medical research depends on human experimentation. Even though laws are in place to regulate clinical trials, compliance is voluntary.

The National Research Act (1974) set forth ethical principles for research on human subjects. Three additional initiatives followed to put those principles into practice.

Moore takes on the U.S. health care system with a film that promises to be as controversial as "Farenheit 9/11" and "Bowling for Columbine." Can it alter views on health?

How can a beauty corporation, a pain relief drug or a weight loss company sell their products while claiming we don't need them? By using reverse marketing!

In Taking the Medicine Burch argues many medical treatments, old and new, have no evidence they work. Good intentions are undermined when bad science meets blind faith.

Potential benefits of aspirin for treatment of colon cancer and colorectal cancer. Also rosehips to treat osteoarthritis & potentially Crohns Disease & heart disease

Over the course of a year, industry guidelines for children's over-the-counter cold medication have completely reversed.

When reading about medicinal herbs one often encounters terms such as adaptogen, anticatarrhal, and rubefacient. These terms help to determine how they can be used.

Genetic modification involves manipulating genes within living organisms to give those organisms desired characteristics they do not naturally have themselves.

The bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii was often ignored by doctors but now is considered a potentially lethal pathogen in hospitals, due to antibiotic resistant strains.

A five month investigation by the Associated Press has reported medication byproducts in the drinking water of 41 million Americans, but they aren't alone.

With operations in over 50 countries, generic drug giant TEVA has the power to lower the cost of healthcare for billions of people.

Current recommended daily allowances for Vitamin D are probably too low, particularly when new research shows that higher doses can protect us from several diseases.

Learn how a natural anti-inflammatory diet can be effective in the management of pain and discomfort due to inflammation.

This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US.

Amid the current global economic downturn the U.S. is emphasizing social issues, climate conditions & displaced American workers in a reworked KORUS free trade agreement.

Boots the Chemist is taking a great deal of interest in Scotland' latest cash crop - Bog Myrtle. Find out why here.

This book is a guide to natural therapies and an intimate account of one family's successful journey to cure their sons' attention and other learning disorders.

This article expands on a study conducted by the Center for Responsive Politics. The study found that university employees have donated over $7 million to '08 candidates.

Cosequin is a joint supplement for dogs and cats made by Nutramax Labs which contains glucosamine and chondroitin and is used to treat canine and feline arthritis.

The heralded new search engine Cuil, designed by Anna Patterson and her all-star team of experts, is ending its first week of operation with poor reviews.

One "end times" scenario that bears consideration is the eruption of uncontrollable infectious diseases, caused by pharmaceutical waste.

MRSA and mutant strains have doctors worried about the latest drug-resistant superbugs. But unlike drugs, essential oils remain effective against viruses and bacteria.

Western countries have shifted from industrialized countries, to service societies that are now called developed nations. The alteration has greatly changed labor too.

A compound found in magnolia species holds exciting promise in the management of anxiety, cancer, and other challenging conditions.

Choices for the relief of menopausal symptoms today are more varied, but also require you to be informed of their risks.

Senator Kirk's former law firm Sullivan and Worcester says he left them in 2000. Mr. Kirk says he left Washington in 2002, and returned to work for them the same year.

Proper choices can lead to a longer, more vigorous life...and less reliance on a health care system that is not designed to keep us whole.

With the passage of time and the assistance of gravity, most homebrews will clarify naturally. If time is a luxury, however, there are other means of clarifying your beer

Due to the high costs of prescription medication, having a strategy is important when navigating the Medicare D system.

Fresh, dried or frozen, lovage provides excellent flavoring for soups, stews, salads and casseroles, and is a natural salt substitute said to be high in vitamin C.

Manic depression has undergone a name change and a proliferation of new pharmaceutical treatment options since Lithium.

Cancer is a horrible disease. It is the second leading cause of death and is responsible for 1-in-4 deaths in the US. More than 1,500 Americans each day die of cancer.

This article offers a myriad of tips to the job applicant who must undergo a pharmacist job interview.

The health reform movement has intensified the feud over the impact of television drug commercials and whether Congress and the FDA should tighten the controls on them.

Long considered the best way to lower LDL cholesterol, statins are now recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for use in children.