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Which? Bid To Stop Online Botox Promotions
eBay has agreed to remove illegal Botox adverts* from its popular site after Which? discovered over 240 instances of unlawful advertising of the product in just five days**. Sixteen companies an..New York Times Examines Reconstructive Surgery Options For Women With Breast Cancer
The New York Times on Tuesday examined reconstructive breast surgery options provided to cancer patients undergoing mastectomies. According to the Times, despite recent advances in reconstructive b..US Air Force Using Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture, which is acupuncture performed by a licensed physician trained at a conventional medical school, is being used increasingly for pain control. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, Ed..Boston University Medical Center Gynecologist Named One Of America's Top Doctors
Newton resident Linda Heffner, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Boston University School of..Recommended Follow-Up Care Lacking In Many Colorectal Cancer Survivors
A new analysis reveals that fewer than half of older patients successfully treated for colorectal cancer receive the recommended screening schedule to detect any recurrence of cancer. The study, ap..Pharmaceutical Safety Company Shares Insight Into European Quality Assurance Regulations
Drug Safety Alliance (DSA), a global leader in pharmaceutical safety and pharmacovigilance, was invited to share their extensive insight into quality assurance protocols in Europe with ..Pharmacy Benefits Managers Promote Low-Cost Generics, Adherence To Drug Plans
Pharmacy benefits managers have begun offering tools to help consumers find low-cost generic drugs, adhere to drug regimens and increase consumer choice, all of which can help increase profit mar..Questionnaire Helps Doctors Predict Which Patients Will Stick To Physical Therapy
Patients' responses to a simple questionnaire can reliably predict whether they will adhere to physical therapy after spine surgery, Johns Hopkins researchers suggest in a new study. The findings c..InnovationRx Launches Medication Adherence Awareness Campaign In California
InnovationRx, a wholly owned subsidiary of Innovation Group (LSE: TiG), today launched a medication adherence awareness campaign targeting pharmacists and patients in California. The campaign, a pi..Compliance For Life™ Medication Dosing Reminders Go Global
Compliance for Life™ is going global. iReminder, LLC, announces that Compliance for Life now delivers dosing reminders anywhere in the world by phone and SMS text message, as well as email.Woman Suffers Serious Vitamin Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery
A woman developed disease because, after her weight-loss surgery, she did not take her multivitamin, as reported in a Case Report released on October 10, 2008 in The Lancet. The obesity epi..Some U.S. Residents Cut Back On Prescription Drugs To Save Money
The New York Times on Wednesday examined how, as "people around the country respond to financial and economic hard times by juggling the cost of necessities like groceries and housing, drugs areGlaucoma Research Highlights From AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Nov. 9
Glaucoma-related highlights of the scientific program of the 2008 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) and European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) include a study that c..CAPHOSOL Results In Minimal Oral Mucositis And Pain In Head/neck Cancer Patients
New data show that CAPHOSOL® (www.cahttp://www.caphosol.comphosol.com), an advanced electrolyte solution, results in low rates of oral mucositis and pain in patients with head and neck (HN) cancer..Better Outcomes In HIV-Infected Adults Treated Initially With Efavirenz-Based Therapies
A study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that HIV-infected patients taking the antiretroviral drug efavirenz were more likely to adhere to treatment a..How Safe Are Biological Medicines?
According to an article published in the October 22/29 issue of JAMA, about 25% of biological medicinal products that United States and European authorities have approved since 1995 have had at..Medication Compliance In African Americans Boosted By Gifts, Affirmations
Study highlights: Phone calls and low-cost gifts to African Americans with hypertension increased how frequently they correctly took their medication. Taking medication consistently and correct..Focus On Patient Adherence In Clinical Trials Before Product Launch
McLean, VA - Dr. Dorothy L. Smith, President and CEO of McLean-based Consumer Health Information Corporation (CHIC) and a leader in patient advocacy, spoke about the importance of the patient's ro..The Barriers That Prevent Children From Taking Prescribed Medicines
The widespread problem of children failing to take their medication for a range of life-threatening illnesses is to be tackled as part of a new university research project. The 21-month study in..Economic Downturn Leads U.S. Residents To Skip, Delay Medical Care
The AP/Salt Lake Tribune on Wednesday examined how the "ailing economy is leading many Americans to skip doctor visits, skimp on their medicine, and put off mammograms, Pap smears and other testsGovernment Appoints Independent Group To Review NHS Dentistry, UK
An independent review team to help improve access for patients who want to see an NHS dentist was appointed today by Health Secretary Alan Johnson. Increased investment in NHS dentistry has see..Stomach Ulcer Bug Causes Bad Breath
Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the December issue of the Journal of Medical Microbiology. For the first time, s..Fighting Gum Disease With Gene Therapy
Scientists at the University of Michigan have shown that gene therapy can be used to successfully stop the development of periodontal disease, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The find..Pennsylvania Law To End Mandatory Overtime For Some Health Care Workers
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) on Thursday signed into law a bill that will prohibit health care facilities from requiring mandatory overtime of staff, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.Access To NHS Dentistry Declines Again
A million fewer adults and more than 200,000 fewer children have been able to access an NHS dentist in England since the Government implemented reforms to dentistry in April 2006, according to offi..Electronic Submission For Dental Predeterminations May Increase Efficiency, Patient Satisfaction
Many dentists and dental office staff have realized the benefits of electronic claim submission; however, very few dental professionals have taken advantage of electronic predeterminations. These e..Funding For Building Better Bones And Tissue In The Lab
Tissue engineering holds great promise for the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, fibrosis, periodontal disease and traumatic injuries. However, bone and cartilage currently p..British Dental Association Reaction To Announcement Of Independent Review Of Dentistry
The BDA has greeted today's announcement that the Department of Health has commissioned an independent review of NHS dentistry as a step forward in addressing the significant problems facing NHS de..Prior To Dental Procedures Disclosure Of Medication Can Save A Patient's Life
Do you regularly take aspirin or antiplatelet medications? Do you know whether or not these drugs should be stopped before dental procedures or surgeries? According to a study published in the May/..Earlier Diagnosis Of Oral Cancers
Worldwide, more than 500,000 new cases of cancer of the mouth are diagnosed each year. The majority of these cancers are found too late, causing many people to die within five years of finding out ..
