New bribery allegations hit GlaxoSmithKline in China:
(REUTERS) - China-based staff of GlaxoSmithKline Plc allegedly handed doctors with cash and other rewards for prescribing Botox, according to the Wall Street Journal, in the latest scandal to hit the British drugmaker which is under investigation by Chinese police for economic crimes.Internal documents and email showed GSK's China sales staff were also apparently instructed to use their personal email addresses to discuss marketing strategies related to Botox, the report added.Citing an internal email dated May 13, a whistleblower notified GSK's board of directors and compliance officers of the allegations that its China s...
Source: PharmaGossip - July 8, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
Blepharospasm and Botox Treatment: My Mom's Experience
Botox treatment for blepharospasm of the eyes has helped my Mom for most of the ten years she has had it, but now we need an alternative treatment for several reasons.Contributor: Freida ThomasPublished: Jun 22, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - June 22, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Top 5 beauty science stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are a few of our favorite beauty science stories from last week.
Toxins and pregnancy don’t mix. Don’t have a Botox baby.
How to test eyeliners on yourself.
The European Union restricts more chemicals that can be used in hair dyes.
Artificial sweeteners may affect the way your body processes sugar.
How do microcurrent facials work?
(Source: thebeautybrains.com)
Source: thebeautybrains.com - June 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: thebeautybrains Tags: Questions Source Type: blogs
Acupuncture Improves Diabetic Gastroparesis
By Diane Fennell
"Needleless" acupuncture can provide relief for people dealing with diabetic gastroparesis, according to new research recently presented at the 2013 Digestive Disease Week meeting in Orlando, Florida. As many as 50% of people with diabetes will develop gastroparesis.
Gastroparesis, most commonly caused by damage to the nerve fibers that control the movements of the stomach, is a condition in which the stomach's ability to move food into the small intestine is reduced. This slow stomach emptying results in a variety of symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, feelings of fullness after eating, a lack of app...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - May 31, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Diane Fennell Source Type: blogs
ProPublica Dollars for Doctors Articles Miss the Mark
Occasionally the media misses the point on important stories. This is clearly the case with ProPulica’s Dollars for Docs campaign. By focusing on “payments to physicians,” they continue to miss the mark that a vast majority of those payments will one day lead to improved lives for perhaps millions of patients.
Previously we reported on local and regional news outlets that are using ProPubica’s updated payment data to write articles about physician payments. Below is a summary to several States that have worked with ProPublica and their Dollars for Docs database to produce such articles.
California...
Source: Policy and Medicine - April 19, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
Skin Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Facial Enhancement, Wrinkle Therapy with Botox and Wrinkle Filler – Regenerative Medical Services
Sarasota Neurology is proud to announce the addition of Nora Davis, ARNP to the practice. In addition to her medical experience of 20 years, she has had extensive training and interest in dermatology to enhance patients’ facial appearance. Nora brings to Sarasota Neurology her expertise in skin health and rejuvenation. Additionally, with her medical experience and interest in neurology, she is seeing neurology patients as well. Dr. Kassicieh has had over 20 years of experience in performing Botox therapy for many different medical conditions. As a bonus, doing Botox for cosmetic purposes came naturally. Since 2009, he ha...
Source: Sarasota Neurology - March 25, 2013 Category: Neurologists Authors: Dan Kassicieh, D.O. Tags: Uncategorized Botox cosmetic dermatology facial facial skin care hair growth neurology plastic surgery platelet platelet rich plasma therapy PRP PRP therapy rejuvenation Sarasota neurologist Sarasota Neurology skin health Source Type: blogs
Doctors' Dubious Excuses for Taking Pharmaceutical Companies' Money
This report, and its recommendations have gotten scant attention, maybe because they would threaten a status quo that enriches conflicted health professionals and the companies that create these conflicts. However, in my humble opinion, implementing all the report's recommendations would only be a beginning down the road of restoring the integrity of clinical care, teaching, and research. (Source: Health Care Renewal)
Source: Health Care Renewal - March 19, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Tags: stealth marketing key opinion leaders pharmaceuticals logical fallacies conflicts of interest Source Type: blogs
Pharmalot… Pharmalittle… Good Morning
Good morning, folks, and how are you today? A spot of rain is falling on the Pharmalot corporate campus, where we are doing our best to energize the short people and tend to the usual early-in-the-day to-do list. Of course, the middle of the week only intensifies the need to move quickly. We trust you relate. So join us as we grab another cup of stimulation and dig in for another busy day. As always, here are some items of interest to help you along. Hope your day is smashing and do stay in touch…
FDA OKs Pill For Post-Menopausal Sex Problems (Los Angeles Times)
Allergan Settles Oklahoma Botox Case During Trial (Bloo...
Source: Pharmalot - February 27, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: Ed Silverman Tags: Uncategorized Allergan AstraZeneca Biosimilars Botox Cystic Fibrosis Elan FDA Flu GlaxoSmithKline Hospira Influenza Menopause Merck Narcolepsy Osphena Pandemrix Royalty Pharma SFDA Shionogi Tredaptive Vertex Pharm Source Type: blogs
Pharmalot… Pharmalittle… Good Morning
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We, however, have something of a respite this morning, if only because the local schoolhouses are closed this week, which means the short people are sleeping in. As a result, we have more time to devote to rummaging for fascinating developments. This calls for celebration, so please join us as we hoist another cup of stimulation and dig in for another interesting session. Hope your own goes well and you conquer the world. Meanwhile, do stay in touch…
Almost One-Third Of Chemotherapies Are Used Off-Label: Study (Reuters)
US Deaths From Overdoses Up For 11th Con...
Source: Pharmalot - February 20, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: Ed Silverman Tags: Uncategorized Allergan Botox Chemotherapy Gilead Sciences GlaxoSmithKline Isis Pharmaceuticals JJ Johnson & Johnson Off-Label Overdose Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Takeda Pharmaceuticals Teva Pharmaceuticals Vaginal Mesh Implants Source Type: blogs
Botox Vs. Facial Creams
A look at botox and facial creams and the advantages each one offers.Contributor: Gretchen IveyPublished: Feb 17, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - February 17, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Still So New!
A lot is going on in my life right now, but I don't know if it's really blog-worthy. I'm not FEELING a lot of anything, just doing a lot of activities and constantly on the go. I don't have much time to stop and think, "how am I feeling?", when before I moved, I had way too much time to think about it. That may have been part of my problem.The house situation is kind of in limbo at the moment. We're waiting to see if the home owners will make the necessary repairs that the inspector found - nothing major, but now that we know they're there, of course we want them fixed. So strange, in Illi...
Source: bipolar.and.me - February 11, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Source Type: blogs
Can Botox Treat Chronic Migraines?
The same Botox which has been in use for decades to smooth out facial wrinkles is now used to treat chronic migraines and has the approval of the FDA.Contributor: Georgia LundPublished: Feb 09, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - February 9, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
5 chances to win The Face of Emotion: How Botox Affects Our Moods & Relationships
We have five copies to give away of The Face of Emotion How Botox Affects Our Moods and Relationships by Eric Finzi, kindly donated to the Digest by Palgrave Macmillan. New Scientist called the book "a provocative and insightful contribution" to the debate about emotional regulation.
From the publishers: "William Shakespeare famously wrote that 'a face is like a book,' and common wisdom has it that our faces reveal our deep-seated emotions. But what if the reverse were also true? What if our facial expressions set our moods instead of revealing them? What if there were actual science to support the exhortation, ...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - February 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Christian Jarrett Source Type: blogs
A New Unmet Medical Need: Excess Adipose Tissue Syndrome
As reported by FierceBiotech (here), "Bayer Healthcare touted upbeat data from a pair of late-stage studies of an investigational drug [ATX-101, a synthetic version of a human bile component] targeting chin fat, setting the stage for the giant to step into growing aesthetic treatment market. And the results provide a victory from Kythera, which licensed the injected drug to Bayer for markets outside the U.S. and Canada".“An injectable solution for reduction of submental fat is an unmet need in aesthetic medicine," said Patricia S. Walker, M.D., Ph.D., KYTHERA’s Chief Medical Officer."Based on evidence-based experi...
Source: Pharma Marketing Blog - February 3, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Tags: Bayer Allergan Reminder Ads Botox Disease awareness Obesity drugs Source Type: blogs
