Viagra bought online 'often fake' Nov 21, 2009
" She said NIR microscopy should help regulatory authorities monitor the movement of counterfeit tablets. Crackdown It is the job of the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Authority to investigate any reports it receives of websites under its jurisdiction which appear to be in breach of regulations regarding advertising, or sale and supply of medicines. In 2003, counterfeit Viagra with an estimated value in excess of 2.35m was seized. Pfizer said it welcomed the research and was also... (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
Indian boy mirrors plight of millions of kids Nov 21, 2009
In South Africa, some children infected with HIV are getting lifesaving medicines that were out of reach only a few years ago. The convention "has had positive impacts across the world, but we need to say it hasn't had as much impact as we'd have hoped," said Jennifer Grant, a child rights specialist with Save the Children in London. (MSNBC -- International)
Editorial: Promises of drug industry fall flat Nov 21, 2009
In return, Medicare, a massive buyer of prescription drugs, was barred from negotiating lower prices or directing recipients away from expensive medicines when cheaper and equally effective options were available. For certain Democrats in the House, the prescription price hike was new evidence of the industry s chicanery. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
2nd expired drug toss to be held Dec. 3 Nov 21, 2009
Hazards of expired or unwanted medicines include. Possible poisoning from accidental ingestion, particularly among young children and pets if medicines are thrown in the trash. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Click to read:Tamiflu-Resistant H1N1 Cluster Reported Nov 21, 2009
Tamiflu - made by Switzerland's Roche Group - is one of two flu medicines that help against swine flu, and health officials have been closely watching for signs that the virus is mutating, making the drugs ineffective. More than 50 resistant cases have been reported in the world since April, including 21 in the U.S. Almost all in the U.S. were isolated, said officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CBS News)
Household Hazardous Waste Center director helps put county on the map with national spotlight on local drug take-back Nov 20, 2009
About this same time the media reported the growing popularity of prescription medicines among adolescents, and the poisoning dangers these pose ... Don't flush waste medicines of any kind into the sanitary sewer, people were now being advised. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Family-owned pharmacy opens in Bonita Springs Nov 20, 2009
Johns also customizes medicines for pets by flavoring them like tuna for cats, liver for dogs and tutti frutti for exotic birds and making them so they can be applied through areas such as the ears instead of the mouth ... Rich Ward also delivers medicines to customers who cant get there such as parents who are home with their sick kids. (The News-Press -- Business)
Stress Management & Relaxation with... Nov 20, 2009
Essential oils are natural plant essences and have been used for thousands of years in the traditional medicines of China, India, Europe and the Americas. Essential oils have been studied for their ability to aid in relaxation, provide stress relief, and uplift mood. (Suite101.com)
P&G recalls Vicks Sinex lots Nov 20, 2009
The Vicks brand originated in Greensboro, In the 1890s, Greensboro pharmacist Lunsford Richardson created and sold 21 patent medicines under the Vicks name, the best-selling version of which was a salve that used menthol and became known as Vick's VapoRub. Most Read Stories. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Africa: Growing Use of Cellphones for Family Planning Nov 20, 2009
In South Africa and Botswana, cellular technology is being used to remind people needing to take medicines at regular intervals. Jamaica Corker of Population Services International (PSI) - a global health programme targeting malaria, child survival, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health - says a project in the Democratic Republic of Congo where mobile users call a toll-free line to request family planning related information has shown the power of mobile technology. (allAfrica.com)
STEM CELLS: THE FIRST HUMAN TRIAL... Nov 20, 2009
"Because the majority of them act non-selectively, the immune system is less able to resist infections and the spread of malignant cells. There are also other side-effects, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, peptic ulcers, liver, and kidney injury. The immunosuppressive drugs also interact with other medicines and affect their metabolism and action.". Repair or adult stem cells have no rejection issues and require require NO IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUGS.. (The Drudge Report)
Easing Needle Anxiety Nov 20, 2009
1, 2007) Micro-needles are a safer and less painful way of delivering vaccines and other medicines than a conventional hypodermic syringe, according to new research. New micro-needles developed globally and. (Science Daily)
Banyan: Land of Eastern promise Nov 20, 2009
Auditing, advertising, textiles, medicines, you name it: one or other country has objections. Free-trade negotiations between India and Japan have dragged on for years, with no deal in sight. (The Economist)
Flu vaccine clinics limited to risk groups Nov 19, 2009
The health conditions covered include asthma, lung disease, heart disease, neurological and neuro-developmental conditions, diseases or medicines that weaken the immune system, and a variety of other disorders. Those seeking the vaccine should bring identification and be ready to discuss their immunization history, city officials say. (Anchorage Daily News)
Parkinson's Disease: Findings Could Speed Development of New Drugs Nov 19, 2009
Medicines used for treating Parkinson's either provide extra dopamine or attach to the remaining nerve cells that release dopamine and regulate its release. In the latter case, no-one understands the mechanisms involved, or how to control them. (Science Daily)
Sierra Leone: Song Sparks Governance Debate Nov 19, 2009
"The health sector is the worst, as there has been a shortage of personnel. Doctors are still in short supply. There are no specialised nurses, there is no research, and medicines are inadequate and expensive. We see this in the high rate of infant mortality and maternal mortality," Edwin said. There are still difficulties with the supply of purified pipe-borne water in the capital, Freetown, let alone the districts. (allAfrica.com)
Financial problems stymieing reform Nov 19, 2009
Last year hospitals across the state were crippled by a credit meltdown which saw small businesses - some waiting up to six months to be paid - refuse to supply meat, vegetables, medicines and maintenance work. The Greater Western Area Health Service plunged more than $60 million into the red. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Greater certainty in monitoring 3 therapeutic medications is facilitated by new CRMs Nov 19, 2009
These three drugs are among a group of medicines that are often monitored in the bloodstream of patients that have been prescribed the drugs. Such medicines may need to be carefully monitored for a number of reasons, including a narrow therapeutic range or risk of toxicity ... "For these three products, a higher degree of certainty in measurement is extremely important. In Europe specifically, regulations support use of CRMs for in vitro diagnostic devices. However, this is useful for... (EurekAlert!)
11 More Children Die From Swine Flu Nov 19, 2009
"Medicines purchased from Web sites operating outside the law put consumers at increased risk due to a higher potential that the products will be counterfeit, impure, contaminated, or have too little or too much of the active ingredient.". On Friday, a judge in New York state halted mandatory flu vaccinations for health-care workers. (MEDLINEplus)
* Centers for Disease Control overturn ruling on flu victim Nov 19, 2009
Doctors say Tamiflu or Relenza, the medicines most often used on swine flu patients, would be unsuitable for him. Huang Li-min (), a physician from the hospitals Department of Pediatrics, said he believed that the Department of Health (DOH) possess 40 doses of Peramivir, which is used in the treatment of patients who are not able to safely take Tamiflu or Relenza. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill Nov 19, 2009
Let's fine the sick for not being able to afford the medicines needed to maintain their health. " mttrailboss wrote on Sep 30, 2009 3:17 AM:" I am really disappointed in Senator Max Baucus. (Montana Standard, MT)
Game improvement helps English visitor to second ace Nov 19, 2009
His ace: A former construction and construction materials businessman who still works daily delivering medicines to the elderly and handicapped, Elvey has several reasons to be proud of his ace this summer. It was his first. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Liver cancer drug 'too expensive' Nov 19, 2009
" Nexavar - also known as sorafenib - had already been rejected in Scotland, despite studies showing it could extend the life of a liver cancer patient by up to six months. 'Devastating disease'The Scottish Medicines Consortium ruled that "the manufacturer's justification of the treatment's cost in relation to its benefit was not sufficient to gain acceptance". Andrew Dillon, chief executive of NICE, agreed: "The price being asked by [the manufacturer] Bayer is simply too high to justify using... (BBC News -- UK)
Counterfeit Euros Are Detected With an Optical Mouse Nov 18, 2009
(July 31, 2008) The counterfeiting of medicines has been known of since around 1990 and is a growing problem. Counterfeit medicines are estimated as more than 10% of the global medicines market and in some. (Science Daily)
Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds Nov 18, 2009
The researchers found that 11,400 prescriptions -- for dangerous medicines such as isotretinoin (for the treatment of acne and rosacea), anxiolytic benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety treatment) and antiepileptics (epileptic seizure treatment) -- were used by pregnant women. Other drugs that were harmful to fetuses -- for hypertension, anticoagulation and infection -- were also widely used. (Science Daily)
AG says Utah agrees to $24M Zyprexa settlement Nov 18, 2009
"At Lilly, we think it important to put these issues behind us and return to our primary mission of providing innovative and lifesaving medicines like Zyprexa," Lemons said in a statement. In the past two months, South Carolina agreed to a $45 million settlement with Lilly and Connecticut agreed to a $25 million settlement over Zyprexa marketing. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Opinion: Fighting TB should be priority Nov 18, 2009
No new classes of TB drugs have been licensed for decades and treatment regimens are cumbersome, lengthy and frequently lead to the emergence of drug-resistant forms of TB. Although a few new TB medicines have been developed, they have resulted in only incremental changes in TB therapy. Where is the outrage over such meager progress. (MSNBC -- Health)
Enemy of the State Nov 17, 2009
Occasionally the FDA will approve a drug like Vioxx that later turns out to be harmful, but the larger problem with the agency, he contends, is to be found in the other direction in the form of life-saving medicines that have been held up by the regulatory process or kept off the market altogether by the rigors of bureaucracy. The depth of this problem can be gauged by noting how often doctors prescribe medications for off label purposes that is, for uses not approved by the FDA. The figures... (The American Conservative)
Boy With Half Brain Makes Strides Nov 17, 2009
The Plotkins tried everything before deciding to follow doctors' advice -- new medicines, different combinations of meds, a special diet -- but nothing helped, said Erik. The only way to help their son was to have him undergo a hemispherectomy to remove his right brain. (Click2Houston, TX)
Gangs Making Millions With Fake H1N1 Drugs Nov 17, 2009
Sophos said many of the gangs behind the sites were based in Russia and the top five countries buying fake Tamiflu and other medicines on the internet were the United States, Germany, Britain, Canada and France ... Sophos said criminal gangs were operating medicines websites branded as the "Canadian Pharmacy" to try to appear genuine. (Fox News)
How Yoga can Help You in Reducing S... Nov 17, 2009
To tackle the resultant increase in acidity we take medicines to tackle the acidity which is a result of stress, but do not tackle the original cause Stress. Symptoms of Accumulated Stress. (Suite101.com)
NYT: Drug firms raise prices ahead of reform Nov 17, 2009
Despite having drug insurance, Mr. White says he now pays $110 a month out of pocket for two brand-name allergy medicines, even as he has cut prices in his jewelry store by at least 40 percent to keep customers coming through the door. He shook his head. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wisconsin Democrats support medical marijuana Nov 17, 2009
Also, the American Medical Association called last week for a federal review of marijuana s status as a controlled substance to make it easier to do research that could lead to development of marijuana-based medicines. Everyone knows someone who would benefit if the law were changed, said Jacki Rickert, founder of Is My Medicine Legal Yet. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
MCC team gets drugs moving Nov 17, 2009
Medicines approved 10 years later November 17, 2009 ... Some medicines that have waited as long as 10 years to be registered have finally been approved ... More than 200 medicines have been registered by the Medicines Control Council (MCC) with the help of the medicines technical task team, set up to help with the backlog. (Business Report, South Africa)
Q&A: What you should know about Vytorin, Zetia Nov 16, 2009
A: The two drugs are among the most widely used of all prescription medicines. Yet, although the drugs have been shown to reduce cholesterol, their manufacturers acknowledge that they've never been shown to prevent heart attacks or other life-threatening events. (USA Today -- News)
Docs told not to accept gifts Nov 16, 2009
NEW DELHI: The global association of doctors World Medical Association (WMA) has asked physicians to refrain from taking gifts, including hard cash from drugmakers, as an incentive to promote their medicines to the patients ... The advisory issued during a recent WMA meeting in Delhi comes at a time when the domestic pharma companies and medical bodies are in the process of finalising a detailed marketing code of conduct to curb the practice of pharma companies paying doctors to prescribe their... (India Times)
Heart Transplants Nov 16, 2009
By Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Baby Fae at Loma Linda University Medical Center in November 1984 Duane R. Miller / AP. (Time.com)
Faith and climate change Nov 16, 2009
Astrology, faith healing, creationism, the anti-immunisation movement, untested holistic medicines, quack cures the list of whacky faith responses to hard scientific questions is endless ... There is the apocryphal belief in some traditional medicines that rhino horn (essentially the same material as a hoof) can make mens members roughly the same shape as the horn itself (and on command). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Chinese vice premier calls for deepened medical reform Nov 16, 2009
By the end of this year or the beginning of next year, 30 percent of government-owned community health institutes and county-level hospitals should use medicines on the essential drug list and sell them at controlled low prices, Li said. Such practices should be carried out by all government-owned community health institutes and county-level hospitals across the country in three years, he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers Nov 16, 2009
That means some of the reduced cancer risk could have come from these cholesterol-lowering medicines instead of from low cholesterol by itself. Previous reports also suggest that statins can lower cancer risk, but it's premature to take them for this reason until better studies are done, doctors advise. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Nigeria: UN Approves U.S. $2.4 Billion to Combat Aids, Tuberculosis Nov 16, 2009
The Fund also approved the roll-out of a $216 million pilot scheme to reduce prices for effective malaria medicines for 9 African countries and Cambodia. The initiative has been funded with contributions from UNITAID, the United Kingdom and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (allAfrica.com)
Check facts on pot Nov 15, 2009
The American Medical Association at the time was absolutely opposed to making marijuana illegal because it posed little risk and also because it was a valuable component in many medicines of the time. Consequently, the AMA opposed the ban, and testified during the committee hearings. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
LETTER: Take the time to do health reform right Nov 15, 2009
Many drug companies help people with their medicines. Hospitals are helping people find help that is already available. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Caffeine's Magical Effects, Wondrou... Nov 15, 2009
Caffeine is found in selected over-the-counter cold medicines, pain relievers, and appetite suppressants. Caffeine's Magical Effects, Wondrous Benefits is Not Always Good. (Suite101.com)
Chiluba trial 'cost Zambia $13m' Nov 15, 2009
Speaking at a rally, President Banda said the money would have been far better spent on schools, medicines and hospitals. Mr Chiluba, who has famously extravagant tastes, was acquitted of the charges in August. (BBC News -- Africa)
The 'good guys' will make reform possible Nov 15, 2009
Among the lessons: the importance of knowing how much medicines and medical care really cost; how difficult it is to determine those costs until they have already been incurred; how lack of understanding how our current system works contributes to its ever-growing cost. I believe there is no one "bad guy" in this dilemma, but instead enough greedy bad guys and enough uninformed good guys to make this an almost impossible situation to resolve. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
'The right choice' Nov 14, 2009
It has undergone significant human trials and has been approved by the European Medicines Agency which is responsible for licensing new treatments. In fact, seasonal flu vaccines follow a similar fast-track system as the medication has to be tailored to each new flu outbreak. (BBC News -- UK)
MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL SENDS AID TO EL SALVADOR SURVIVORS Nov 14, 2009
3 billion in antibiotics, surgical kits and lifesaving medicines to care for 35 million people in 100 countries around the world. More than 2000 volunteers meet the needs of people worldwide each year. (AlertNet)
Uganda: 'Eviction Has Reduced Us to Beggars' Nov 14, 2009
" According to him, the eviction "is seriously affecting us because there is no food and people are not allowed to get firewood, bamboo and medicines to treat ailments. The schools were destroyed. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Donors Backtracking on Funding Aids Treatment Nov 14, 2009
Dr Tido von Schoen-Angerer, Director for MSF Campaign to Essential Medicines, said backtracking on funding ARVs will result in the premature death of those in desperate need of the life-saving drugs. "AIDS is a continuing emergency. In the 10 highest HIV prevalence countries, AIDS continues to be the leading cause of death. Eighty percent of the deaths in Botswana are due to AIDS. Two-thirds of all deaths in Lesotho, Swaziland (and) Zimbabwe are due to AIDS", he said. (allAfrica.com)
Viagra bought online 'often fake' Nov 14, 2009
" She said NIR microscopy should help regulatory authorities monitor the movement of counterfeit tablets. Crackdown It is the job of the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Authority to investigate any reports it receives of websites under its jurisdiction which appear to be in breach of regulations regarding advertising, or sale and supply of medicines. In 2003, counterfeit Viagra with an estimated value in excess of 2.35m was seized. Pfizer said it welcomed the research and was also... (Yahoo News -- Men's Health)
A Better Deal on Malaria Nov 14, 2009
"Instead, it's investing real funds in finding medicines that will never be profitable." () ... For its part, Novartis now spends more than $1 billion a year on ensuring better access to medicines ... That Coartem was even discovered is remarkable, says Chris Hentschel, CEO of one of Novartis' partners, the Geneva-based nonprofit Medicines for Malaria Venture. (Time.com)
Pharmacists shouldn't shy away from dispensing at OPDs Nov 14, 2009
Miotso (GA/R), Nov 13, GNA - Pharmacists have been reminded that they could only deliver quality service to out-patients if they do not shy away from dispensing medicines at Out-Patient-Departments (OPDs) ... The Chief Pharmacist said that medicines were an essential daily aid for millions of patients for relief of pain and suffering and the treatment of diseases ... He said non-availability of essential medicines in the healthcare delivery system "leads to loss of confidence in the health... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
While mushrooms are easy to spot this time of year, that doesn't mean they are yours for the picking. Nov 14, 2009
People need to be open to natural earth medicines rather than pharmaceutical products. (Mushrooms) are the pinnacle example of how the world is balanced and interconnected, Saatdjian said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Vets in Pioneer Homes to get meds Nov 14, 2009
The state announced Friday that it has found a solution that will allow veterans who live in state-run Alaska Pioneer Homes to get the free or low-cost medicines they are entitled to from the VA, but have been denied in recent months ... The dispute between the VA and the Pioneer Homes gained attention this fall after Bea Combs, stepdaughter of Pioneers Homes veteran Melvin Ertwine, went to a legislator's office seeking to get the free or low-cost medicines re-instated. (Anchorage Daily News)
Auction ends Swedish pharmacy monopoly Nov 14, 2009
The Swedish government has previously argued that putting an end to the Apoteket monopoly would improve the availability of medicines for customers in the form of more pharmacies and longer opening hours, and create downward pressure on prices as more providers entered the market. It had expected both domestic and international interest in the Swedish pharmacy market. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Behavior Modification Could Ease Concerns About Nanoparticles Nov 14, 2009
Manufacturers already use 2 million tons of nanoparticles each year in foods, cosmetics, medicines, and other consumer products. Studies have hinted that some nanoparticles could have adverse environmental health effects. (Science Daily)
SCITUATE AROUND TOWN: Lend a hand to Medicines for Humanity Nov 13, 2009
Ronit, the owner of Maxime Salon in Hingham, is hosting a Couture with a Conscience trunk show this Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Organized by TraTutti, the show will feature high-end and vintage designer brands like Chloe, Emilio, Pucci and Marc Jacobs, and 20 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Medicines for Humanity (MFH). Each year, 7 million parents watch helplessly as their children die from diseases that could be prevented or treated with primary health care and basic medicines... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Russian reformer Nov 13, 2009
He also singled out the pharmaceutical industry, currently the source of great concern in Russia for its inability to provide the population with sufficient high-quality, Russian-made medicines. There was a great deal of detail. (BBC News -- Europe)
H1N1 flu prevalent throughout California Nov 13, 2009
State health officials look for resistance to the antiviral medicines that treat H1N1 but have found little evidence of that, Horton said. About 4. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Doug Barron sues PGA Tour over suspension Nov 13, 2009
The suit claims that the medicines that were found in his system were prescribed by his doctor to treat a heart problem and an abnormally low testosterone level. Barron claimed that, "I've never tried to gain any advantage over my peers." The suit was originally filed in the Tennessee Chancery Court, but then was moved to the federal court, because Barron wants to play in next week's third round of the PGA Tour's qualifying tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WHO: Give at-risk groups anti-flu drugs early Nov 13, 2009
Tamiflu and other medicines should never be bought over the Internet, she said. WHO has urged governments to do what they can to minimize the number of people hospitalized with swine flu, as few countries' health systems are equipped to deal with large waves of severely ill patients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
J&J to slash 7,000 to 8,000 jobs Nov 13, 2009
Instead, it will position Jetter endure soaring research costs, possible looming overseas price controls on its medicines and unforeseen other challenges, he said. The typical cost of developing a new medicine has now climbed to between 1. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
AG says Utah agrees to $24M Zyprexa settlement Nov 13, 2009
"At Lilly, we think it important to put these issues behind us and return to our primary mission of providing innovative and lifesaving medicines like Zyprexa," Lemons said in a statement. In the past two months, South Carolina agreed to a $45 million settlement with Lilly and Connecticut agreed to a $25 million settlement over Zyprexa marketing. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Africa: Lack of Political Will Threatens Aids Funding Nov 13, 2009
"Last year, in 2008, the Global Fund approved Round 8 Proposals. Unfortunately, because of lack of funding the Global Fund had to cut already approved proposals by $1.5 billion", said Sharonann Lynch, policy adviser for MSF's Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines ... It's immoral that these commitments are now not being stuck to, said Dr Tido von Schoen- Angerer, Director of the MSF's Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines. (allAfrica.com)
