OPINION: Tackling the Proliferation of Patents to Avoid Limitations to Competition
In this column, Carlos Correa, the South Centre's special adviser on trade and intellectual property issues, argues that the global increase in number of patents does not indicate the strength of innovation but a weakening in the standards of what can be considered patentable. He calls for an intrinsically balanced system of protection of innovation that remains neutral in its effects on competition.By Carlos M. CorreaGENEVA, Sep 29 2014 (IPS)The steady increase in patent applications and grants that is taking place in developed and some developing countries (notably in China) is sometimes hailed as evidence of the strengt...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - September 29, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: carlos-m-correa Tags: Economy & Trade Global Headlines Health Natural Resources TerraViva United Nations Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Argentina China Chinese Patent Office clean energy competition developed Source Type: news
Depression in cancer patients 'neglected'
But new integrated treatment programme can have 'striking' benefitsRelated items from OnMedicaMortality higher if using paroxetine and tamoxifenUK falls behind other nations in preventing avoidable deathAlso in the pressNew treatment cuts depression in cancer patientsCancer survivors more prone to stress than others (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 28, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GSK agrees to pay $105m in asthma and antidepressant drugs settlement
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has agreed to pay $105m to settle allegations that it unlawfully promoted its asthma drug Advair, and antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin. (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - June 4, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Episode #4: Poisoning and the diagnosis of brain death
Conclusion: unclear how long to wait before pronouncing brain death as many factors such as pharmacogenetics can alter normal metabolism
Summary
Drug overdose can mimic brain death
Be especially cautious in overdose involving the scary B’s: baclofen, barbiturate, benzodiazepine
The 3-5 half life rule for drug clearance cannot be applied in the cases of overdose
Half lives are measured at therapeutic levels
Multiple other factors can alter metabolism in overdoses, such as pharmacogenetics, and cross reactivity with other ingestants
Consult a toxicologist if there is any question regarding possible overdose in the ...
Source: The Poison Review - May 20, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: LeonThe Poison Review Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
How to Stop Taking SSRI Antidepressants Safely
SSRI discontinuation syndrome is a danger when you reduce the dosage of or stop taking an SSRI antidepressant such as Paxil or Lexapro. Here are some practical tips for tapering off antidepressants that cannot safely be stopped all at once. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - April 24, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
New breast cancer drug ‘unaffordable’ for NHS
Charities disappointed at NICE’s draft decision not to recommend KadcylaRelated items from OnMedicaMortality higher if using paroxetine and tamoxifenBreast cancer rate falls with decline in HRT useData don’t support HRT for chronic disease preventionBenefit of Herceptin in more breast cancer casesDrugs regulators “put profits before patients” (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 23, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Meds Don't Help Anymore
Tortoiseshell on our forum asked the following question:
I feel it is time for me to change meds or add something to the current meds.
I am currently on Pristiq 100mg/day and Lamictal 200 mg/day. Increasing the dose didn't help, but worsened the side effects. These meds worked relatively well for me for 3 years until last September I had very emotionally difficult situation and got into destructive relationship. It threw me back again. Since then I haven't been able to enjoy myself and life despite of going to counseling weekly. Just not getting better.
I am seeing my psychiatrist next week. She is very flexi...
Source: About.com Depression - April 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Paxil Manufacturer Recalls Drug After FDA Knuckle RappingPaxil Manufacturer Recalls Drug After FDA Knuckle Rapping
Following an FDA letter citing potential contamination of the active ingredient in Paxil/Seroxat during the manufacturing process, the drugs' maker has issued a recall. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Alert Source Type: news
New Paxil Lawsuit Alleges Birth Defects: Now, AttorneyOne Can Provide...
On March 11, a new lawsuit was filed by an Ohio woman in Pennsylvania Eastern District Court alleging that her child suffered serious birth defects as result of her ingestion of Paxil during...(PRWeb March 17, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11674451.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 18, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Flood Law Group now Accepting Claims for Birth Defects Related to...
Flood Law Group today announced that they are now accepting claims for parents of children with birth defects that may have been the result of side effects from the drug Paxil. According to the FDA,...(PRWeb March 13, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/birth-defects-paxil/flood-law-group/prweb11669812.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 14, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Paxil approved for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Here's the official U.S. information on generalized anxiety disorder. Page 2. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - February 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: mentalhealth.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
New Assay Suggests Paxil May Promote Breast Tumors in Women
In a trial screening of 446 drugs, it was found that the antidepressant paroxetine has a weak estrogenic effect that could promote breast tumors (Source: PharmaManufacturing.com)
Source: PharmaManufacturing.com - February 19, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
"New Test Suggests Antidepressant Paxil May Promote Breast Cancer,"
A team of researchers from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - one of the 23 NCCN Member Institutions - has developed a speedy way to identify drugs and chemicals that can disrupt the balance of sex hormones in human beings and influence the development and progress of diseases such as breast cancer.... (Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network)
Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network - February 18, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Court Grants Motion to Transfer Paxil Lawsuit Alleging Birth Defects:...
On January 17, a US District Court granted the motion to transfer a Paxil birth defects lawsuit to the District Court for the Southern District of Texas. In light of this news, AttorneyOne, a...(PRWeb February 04, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/02/prweb11547246.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 4, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Order Certified for Interlocutory Review in Paxil Pregnancy Lawsuit:...
On December 19, 2013, a federal judge certified an order for interlocutory review in a Paxil pregnancy lawsuit. In light of this news, AttorneyOne, a recognized authority on law, informs that they are...(PRWeb January 09, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11473232.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 11, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
