Cholera-hit Indians 'face hunger' Oct 10, 2008
But he could not get to the worst-affected villages - where there are many patients, the water is unfit to drink and there are no medicines. "Diarrhoea and cholera outbreaks happen nearly every year in this region and on average about 50 people die annually. But lessons are not being learned," says Bratindi Jenna of aid agency ActionAid. (Yahoo News -- India)
Alzheimer's drugs court challenge Oct 10, 2008
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ruled the medicines - donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine - were not cost effective. But critics argue the decision process was flawed and did not take into account the benefits to carers. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Keeping Cough Syrup From Toddlers Oct 10, 2008
More than a third of all households buy the medicines ... Today, drug companies took a partial step anyway, advising parents to take the medicines ... That boosts the previous health advisory which said the medicines shouldn't be given to. (Washington Post)
FDA to seller of ovarian-cancer test: You need permission Oct 10, 2008
Lets focus on safe food, and treatments and medicines that don't kill people, and not waste time on tests. The worst that could happen is the test is worthless and gives garbage results. (Los Angeles Times)
Bee and Giffords differ on education, immigration, health care Oct 10, 2008
I am also an advocate for lower drug costs by allowing the importation of safe medicines from other developed countries and taking on drug companies that block generic medicines from the market. ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: It is a false choice to consider a checkpoint as a singular alternative to securing the border. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pfizer retooling, pushing emerging market sales Oct 10, 2008
He said Pfizer hopes to capture an additional $3 billion in revenue by 2012 just from medicines that have lost patent protection or will soon, through strategies from creating new dosages and making other tweaks to existing products to entering niche markets. The company plans to seek approval for new uses for a half-dozen drugs, including pain reliever Celebrex. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Home delivery pharmacies seen to boost generic use Oct 10, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Patients are more likely to choose a money-saving generic drug over more expensive branded medicines when using a home delivery pharmacy instead of a retail drug store, according to a study by Express Scripts Inc. ... Generics have a much higher profit margin than expensive branded medicines. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Ranbaxy vows to resolve US import ban on generics Oct 10, 2008
Ranbaxy has plants in 11 countries, including three in the U.S. Sales of medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients from those sites are unaffected. Ranbaxy's plants in New Jersey and New York make 59 drugs for U.S. consumers, including: Simvastatin, Acyclovir, Minocycline, Clindamycin, Lorazepam, Loratadine-D, Cetirizine, Acetaminophen Extended release tablets, Lisinopril and Zolpidem. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
J&J Vice Chairman Poon to retire in March Oct 10, 2008
In a statement, Jf Executive William Weldon said Poon had been instrumental in helping to build the company's pipeline of medicines and praised her "strong leadership and personal involvement in building a skilled and diverse workforce.". Poon is the second prominent pharmaceutical executive to announce their departure this week. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
FDA blocks imports from India's generic drug giant Oct 10, 2008
WASHINGTON - The government closed U.S. borders Tuesday to more than 30 generic drugs including popular antibiotics and cholesterol medicines made by India's biggest pharmaceutical company, citing poor quality in two of its factories ... "The FDA is not doing its best to protect the medicines that Americans depend on for their health," said Rep. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Report: ImClone's secret suitor is Eli Lilly Oct 10, 2008
Last week, Lilly CEO John Lechleiter said during a speech that his company wants to expand the company's biotech portfolio so Lilly can tailor medicines to better treat disease variations or patient groups, adding that Lilly has a strong balance sheet and people should expect Lilly to "put our financial strength to work.". "We're constantly on the look-out to in-license promising molecules or even to make acquisitions that help Lilly move into new or complementary therapeutic areas," he said. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Lilly CEO forecasts drug maker's evolution Oct 10, 2008
The CEO noted that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved only 19 new medicines last year, the lowest annual total since 1983 ... But Lechleiter wants these drugs to account for more so the company can tailor medicines to better treat disease variations or patient groups. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Medical schools, journals fight industry influence Oct 10, 2008
And three top editors of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine last month publicly sided against the drug industry in a U.S. Supreme Court case over whether patients harmed by government-approved medicines may still sue in state courts ... "America's pharmaceutical companies devote many years and billions of dollars to researching and developing life-saving medicines," and help drive progress and economic growth, said Diane Bieri, general counsel for Pharmaceutical Research and... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Oct 10, 2008
Tests of sewage from several hospitals in Paris and Oslo uncovered hormones, antibiotics, heart and skin medicines and pain relievers ... She says some heart medicines and antibiotics are simply chucked into the trash ... Pills, blister packs and liquid medicines collected in vials, along with syringes and IV bags, are separated out according to differing disposal standards and methods. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Indian Doctors Perform Liver Transplant on 7-Month-Old Child Oct 10, 2008
While doctors expect Sivojit to make a complete recovery and lead a normal life; he still has to take anti-rejection medicines all his life. (8). (News Locale)
Silver lining Oct 10, 2008
Without species diversity, we wouldn't have the healthy ecosystems that supply our food, cleanse our air and water, provide sources of life-saving medicines and help stabilise our climate. Demise of the devils and other mammals under threat. (BBC News -- Science)
Small Intestine Can Sense Bitter Toxins In Food Oct 10, 2008
With this knowledge, scientists could make medicines less bitter, which in turn would allow for increased palatability and quicker absorption. Drugs used to treat cancer sometimes include molecules that taste bitter. (Science Daily)
Montana briefs (71) Oct 10, 2008
MSU gets 6M to study alternative medicines. BOZEMAN (AP) Researchers at Montana State University will receive 6 million over five years to study alternative medicines that target the lungs and intestines ... Jutila says the researchers will investigate products already on the market and medicines still being developed. (Helena Independent Record)
Why 'Visit Indonesia 2008'? Oct 10, 2008
The homepage also lacks theme and focus and most importantly, does not give key information on how to get to Indonesia, visa requirements, international airport location, vaccinations and medicines required to visit the regions, best time to visit, or safety and cultural issues. The downloadable brochures triggered by the Promotional Media tabs probably answer some of these questions, but may discourage people like me who are impatient to search and download and who think that Promotional Media... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
'Old' drugs, new problem Oct 10, 2008
Casper Star-Tribune Online - Casper. Old' drugs, new problem. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Campaign myth: Prevention as cure-all Oct 10, 2008
From 1 to 5 percent of patients die after major surgery, and as we are all increasingly aware, prescription medicines carry real risks. Recent experiences with hormone replacement (breast cancer) and Vioxx (heart attacks) are potent reminders that our best new treatments may harbor unpleasant surprises. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Choices Patients Make Oct 10, 2008
Donna toyed with the idea of stopping her medicines, even mentioned it in passing to one of her nurses, but then decided one morning on her own to begin a new life, medication-free. Within days of that fateful decision, Donna s body began rejecting her liver, and she was admitted to the hospital where I worked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
GLAD YOU ASKED: When will we be able to see the new giraffes at the Racine Zoo? And what are they building between the giraffes cage and Main Street? Oct 10, 2008
Health officials request that you keep the medicines in their original bottles and cross out the patient s name. The name of the medication should be left visible. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Green Bay's Enzymatic Therapy acquired Oct 10, 2008
a Green Bay manufacturer of alternative medicines, has been purchased by Nature's Way Holding Co., a subsidiary of German natural therapeutics producer ... The combination blends the firms' portfolio of herbal medicines and other natural products and ingredients. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Drug Companies Say No Cold Meds for Kids Under 4 Oct 10, 2008
TUESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Saying they were acting "out of an abundance of caution," the makers of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines said Tuesday that the medicines should not be given to children younger than 4 years old ... The FDA has also taken steps to revise the OTC monograph -- written in the 1970s -- for these medicines; FDA monographs help determine how a drug will be marketed ... Use of the over-the-counter medicines has been controversial, with pediatricians... (MEDLINEplus)
Elephantiasis Elimination Program on Track Oct 10, 2008
The two drugmakers have donated their medicines to the program, which has helped to keep costs low, the researchers said. On Wednesday, Glaxo also pledged to deliver an additional 300 million treatments over the next two years. (MEDLINEplus)
Through the Woods: The many virtues of witch hazel Oct 10, 2008
This early medicine is still included in modern day lotions, creams and medicines. A family member found a recipe for making a home brew of witch hazel that may actually have retained more of the active ingredients than the commercial batches. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Polypill pilot finally takes off Oct 8, 2008
"We spent a few years around about 2000-2002 trying to persuade a number of companies to do this, but got nowhere. Basically, their whole business model is around people paying a few hundred pounds a year for the latest blockbuster drug. A pill with established medicines that halved cardiovascular risk and could be available for 20 a year could be seen as a threat.". However, the project is now underway and the Red Heart pill is currently being manufactured by Indian generics company Dr... (Irish Times)
Warnings added to children's drugs Oct 8, 2008
WASHINGTON - Makers of over-the-counter cold and cough drugs added warnings against use in children younger than 4 years old after doctors and government advisers said the medicines are risky and may not work ... Pediatric antihistamines will also carry new labels telling parents not to use the medicines to sedate children of any age, the group said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Legacy of a drug war Oct 8, 2008
Drug cartel hitmen have massacred some 70 people in the past 10 days in Tijuana on the U.S.-Mexico border, once a freewheeling city serving Americans tequila, cheap medicines and sex that is now being devastated by the war. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
LF Elimination Program Treats Over Half Billion People and Protects Millions More From Debilitating Disease Oct 8, 2008
About the LF Program The elimination program is based on a simple two drug, once-yearly treatment of at-risk individuals using safe and effective medicines (albendazole plus either Mectizan(R) or diethylcarbamazine [DEC]). The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a minimum of five rounds to reduce the level of disease below the threshold for sustaining transmission; then mass drug administration (MDA) can be stopped. (PR Newswire)
Viagra bought online 'often fake' Oct 8, 2008
" 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)
McNeil, Wyeth supporting childrens cold medicine measures Oct 8, 2008
and Wyeth are among the pharmaceutical companies supporting a voluntary industry initiative to curtail sales of cough and cold medicines to children younger than 4 years old ... Children s over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are safe and effective when used as directed, and the leading makers of these medicines are committed to working with the Food and Drug Administration and pediatric experts to ensure that parents and caregivers have appropriate treatment choices for their children,... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Delaware Woman 'Back From the Dead' Sues Hospital Oct 8, 2008
She was given "multiple medicines and synchronized shocks," according to emergency room records, which also indicate she was not given supplemental oxygen. The records also say she "never regained a pulse," and was declared dead at 8:34 p.m.. (Fox News)
Dealing With Acid Reflux During Pregnancy Oct 8, 2008
The safest medicines are H2 receptor blockers, Sheth said, which are sold over-the-counter. These medicines include Pepcid AC and Zantac ... He said pregnant women should never take oral suspension medicines like Pepto Bismol. (Fox News)
Next generation topical pain reliever Voltaren Emulgel(TM) now available in Canada without a prescription Oct 8, 2008
Focused solely on growth areas in healthcare, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, and consumer health products. Novartis is the only company with leading positions in these areas. (Canada Newswire)
Turning Points: 1972 Oct 8, 2008
Children under 4 should not be given cough and cold medicines, companies that make those products said Tuesday in announcing new guidelines for their use. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Politics)
FDA: No quick decision on cold medicines for kids Oct 8, 2008
WASHINGTON A top government health official Thursday rejected pediatricians calls for an immediate ban on over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended harm ... A ban as sought by leading pediatricians groups might only drive parents to give adult medicines to their youngsters, said Dr. John Jenkins, who heads the FDA s Office of New Drugs ... With a new cold season coming, pediatricians are urging the government to demand a recall of... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
PROZAC IN A PLANT... Oct 8, 2008
They blamed a lack of suitable alternatives, including behavioural therapy and social care as well as medicines. Share this article. (The Drudge Report)
Do You Know What You're Putting on Your Skin? Oct 8, 2008
For example, acne medicines made from all natural ingredients treat problem skin gently, great for sensitive skin types. Additionally, some natural ingredients may work better because the body isn't able to build up a tolerance to its effectiveness like it often does with chemical treatment options. (Pekin Times, IL)
Cholera-hit Indians 'face hunger' Oct 8, 2008
But he could not get to the worst-affected villages - where there are many patients, the water is unfit to drink and there are no medicines. "Diarrhoea and cholera outbreaks happen nearly every year in this region and on average about 50 people die annually. But lessons are not being learned," says Bratindi Jenna of aid agency ActionAid. (Yahoo News -- India)
Cold remedy labels warn: Not for small children Oct 8, 2008
Hoping to head off more severe government restrictions, manufacturers of pediatric cough and cold medicines announced Tuesday that they would voluntarily change their products' labels to say that they should not be used in children under the age of 4 ... Safety experts at the Food and Drug Administration recommended a year ago that the agency consider banning over-the-counter cough and cold medicines in children under the age of 6, and an expert advisory panel concurred ... Last week, the FDA's... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Preventive medicine or overdiagnosis? Oct 8, 2008
From 1 percent to 5 percent of patients die after major surgery, and as we are all increasingly aware, prescription medicines carry real risks. Recent experiences with hormone replacement (breast cancer) and Vioxx (heart attacks) are potent reminders that our "best" new treatments may harbor unpleasant surprises. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Alzheimer's drugs court challenge Oct 8, 2008
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ruled the medicines - donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine - were not cost effective. But critics argue the decision process was flawed and did not take into account the benefits to carers. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Avastin/Tarceva combo doesnt boost lung cancer survival Oct 8, 2008
Both drugs are targeted medicines. It was thought that the "smart bombs" that kill cancer cells while leaving healthy ones uninjured together may be more effective than Tarceva alone. (Food Consumer)
Scottish survey reveals contraception myths Oct 8, 2008
Introduced in the 1960s, the oral contraceptives are medicines taken by mouth to help prevent pregnancy. Commonly known as birth control pill, the medicine is now the world's most popular form of contraception used by more than 12 million women in the United States and more than 60 million women worldwide, as per the estimates of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (TheMedGuru)
Many Receptor Models Used In Drug Design May Not Be Useful After All Oct 8, 2008
"These arduous attempts are easily understood when one takes into account that the whole family of these proteins are the targets for almost half of the medicines that are available in the pharmacy shop. It seemed an impossible task, since these proteins are in the cell wall, which means they are in a fatty environment, and are fatty themselves. We all know that fat does not crystallize easily.". Fusion product. (Science Daily)
Clinton launches low-cost Aids drugs Oct 8, 2008
Mr Clinton added the new medicines were also easier to store, transport and use than current drugs "this will help children everywhere from the Bahamas to Ethiopia.". Mr Clinton was flanked by India's most powerful politician, Sonia Gandhi, and the French foreign minister, Philippe Douste-Blazy, a testament to the networking power that the former president still wields. (Yahoo News -- Bill Clinton)
'FDA approved' claim can be misleading Oct 8, 2008
For instance, the drug information that pharmacists routinely give patients along with their prescription medicines -- sometimes printed on receipt paper -- seems like official government pronouncements ... A surprising number of older prescription medicines have been around for so long that they have never been vetted ... The most challenging situation facing the FDA and consumers is the growing number of reports of adverse reactions to popular medicines. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Cough, cold drugs not for children under 4 Oct 8, 2008
WASHINGTON - Oral cough and cold medicines sold over the counter should not be used in children younger than 4 years old because of the risk of rare complications linked to inappropriate use, manufacturers said on Tuesday ... But doctors and consumer advocates have called on the agency to reject use of the medicines in children as old as 12 ... "That's the age group where they grab the bottle and chug it down," said Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, health commissioner for Baltimore, Maryland, who last... (Globe and Mail -- International)
Botanical Garden to hold plant symposium Oct 8, 2008
Topics include use and cultivation of medicinal plants native to the Southeast, important Latin American herbs, current research concerning the health benefits of phytochemicals and the use of herbal medicines within native American healing traditions such as the Cherokee and Mayan cultures ... Explore the differences between modern and traditional medicines, as well as current efforts to promote the appropriate and effective use of medicinal plants in 21st century healthcare. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Time to check hazards as parents unleash arsenal Oct 8, 2008
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority issued a warning to parents in July about the risks of using veterinary flea products to treat head lice. It followed a public health alert by South Australia Health after a number of calls to the Poisons Information Centre concerning the use of liquid and powdered flea treatments, formulated for cats and dogs, to treat head lice in children. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Medicare Open Enrollment is Nov. 15 Oct 8, 2008
(Check to see if the plan covers their medicines, works with their pharmacy and doctors, and covers the services they need). Choose a plan that meets their needs. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Figuring out the ABCs of Medicare Plan D Oct 8, 2008
Those enrolled in the program pay a monthly premium, and then receive a sizable discount on the cost of their prescription medicines ... She just arbitrarily picked a plan and found herself paying 15,000 a year for her medicines ... When I put her on the correct plan, it was less than 5,000, probably 3,000, for her medicines for the year, and that includes the monthly premium. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Full Story Oct 8, 2008
Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Florida News er Channel 7 Fox Miami WSVN-TV - Drug companies: No cold medicines for kids under 4 ... Drug companies: No cold medicines for kids under 4 ... "Keeping them as comfortable as possible is certainly better than giving cough and cold medicines.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Oct 8, 2008
The new study enrolled 50 AIDS patients with severe foot pain caused by their disease or by the medicines they take. The team first measured baseline pain, both subjectively (patients ranked their pain on a scale of 1 to 100) and with two standardized tests, one involving a small hot iron held to the skin and another involving hot chili pepper cream. (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
CHAPTER IN HISTORY Oct 8, 2008
It will include information on alternative medicines, Internet use and many books, she added. It's wonderful and our staff is volunteering their time here, which makes it pretty exciting. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Oct 8, 2008
"Unfortunately, the symptoms don't appear for 10 hours or more, and if you don't come into the emergency room in that time frame, you set yourself up for serious liver injury,'' Anderson said. The Coricidin pills also contain chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that can cause seizures when an overdose is taken. Anderson and her colleagues combed through poison-control center reports from 1999 to 2004 and found 1,382 reports of DXM-related calls. Overall, the proportion of such calls received at... (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Cancer network study includes RPCI Oct 8, 2008
55 billion, is a leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory, oncology and infectious disease medicines. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Why I Wrote a Book About Human Waste Oct 8, 2008
In a recent investigation, the city of Philadelphia utility found 90 percent of the drugs it tested for, including evidence of medicines used for heart disease, mental illness, epilepsy, and asthma. A senior EPA official admitted that "there needs to be more searching, more analysis.". (Slate)
'Board game' for Parkinson's patients Oct 8, 2008
"For this reason it is essential to alert patients to the need to review their medicines, and ensure that these re-emergency symptoms are optimised to maintain their quality of life. "Parkinsonpoly is a resource that can deliver this essential information. " Robert Meadowcroft, director of policy, research and information at the Parkinson Disease Society agreed: "The Parkinson's Disease Society believes that all people with Parkinson's and their families, friends and carers should have access to... (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Health: Don't give cold medicines to kids under 4 Oct 8, 2008
Drug companies: No cold medicines for kids under 4 ... Keeping them as comfortable as possible is certainly better than giving cough and cold medicines ... Besides recommending against cold medicines off drugstore and grocery shelves, the companies say not to give antihistamines to kids to help them sleep. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Limited adjustments Oct 8, 2008
Bring a list of the medicines and supplements you take ... Bring a list or a bag of your medicines and supplements to the doctor, pharmacy, or hospital. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
You want a heart pill with that? Oct 7, 2008
The pill could cost as little as $40 for a year's supply and combines aspirin with off-patent cholesterol-lowering and blood pressure medicines. Organisers of the pilot study have started recruiting people who are apparently healthy but have an increased chance of developing heart disease over the next five years because of their age, smoking or weight. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Nobel prize for viral discoveries Oct 7, 2008
However, HIV medicines are not widely available in many poor countries around the world. The citation said: "Never before have science and medicine been so quick to discover, identify the origin and provide treatment for a new disease entity. "Successful anti-retroviral therapy results in life expectancies for persons with HIV infection now reaching levels similar to those of uninfected people. (BBC News)
