Antibiotics don ’t speed recovery from asthma attacks
Does winter in the Northeast make you think of snowmen, warm fires, and hot chocolate? Or, does it instead inspire visions of runny noses, congestion, and cough? Although it is less rosy, I know readers with asthma may be picturing the latter.
People with asthma get respiratory infections more often
In general, people with asthma tend to get sick more easily, and illnesses can trigger asthma attacks. In my practice, we generally start seeing an increase in the number of asthma attacks, or asthma flares, once the ground frosts. If you are fortunate enough not to have asthma, chances are that you know somebody who does. The ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nandini Mani, MD Tags: Asthma and Allergies Cold and Flu Health Lung disease Source Type: blogs
Is there a cure for corporate crime in the drug industry? - BMJ
Editorial
Effective enforcement of regulations requires more resources and determination to impose robust sanctions
Nearly 30 years ago, Braithwaite’s Corporate Crime in the Pharmaceutical Industry showed that unethical and corrupt behaviour was endemic in the sector. Sadly, there is growing evidence that little has changed. Recent research suggests that violation of the law continues to be widespread. Most new medicines offer little or no therapeutic advantage over existing products, so promotion plays a huge role in achieving market share. In a crowded and competitive marketplace the temptation for companies to resort to mislea...
Source: PharmaGossip - February 8, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
