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Modeling Human Drug Trials a " Without the Human
I. In 1997, the UK Department of Health launched a study to determine whether a popular cardiovascular drug, atorvastatin, could reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes in diabetic patients. Comment?
Pfizer to pay record $2.3B penalty for drug promos
Announcing the penalty as a warning to all drug manufacturers, Justice Department officials said the overall settlement is the largest ever paid by a drug company for alleged violations of federal drug rules, and the $1.2 billion criminal fine is the largest ever in any U.S. criminal case. Comment?
Why You May Need Cholesterol Drugs
Even adults at moderate risk for developing heart disease can benefit from these medicines. Comment?
2010 Pharma Forecast: Key Products and Leading Therapy Areas
Pharmaceutical product sales are expected to exceed $800 billion for the first time in 2009 , despite a general decline in the industry's annual growth rate. Comment?
Warning: drug ads are harmful to your health
If you watch TV or ever flip through a glossy magazine, you are bound to have seen ads conjured up by Big Pharma working with slick advertising agencies. Comment?
Most Popular Cholesterol Drugs
Even adults at moderate risk for developing heart disease can benefit from these medicines. Comment?
Research and Markets: Philippines Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the " Philippines Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q1 2010 " report to their offering. Comment?
Atorvastatin Inhibits gp91phox Circulating Levels in Patients With...
From the Department of Experimental Medicine , "Sapienza" University; Department of Internal Medicine , University of Rome "Tor Vergata"; and Department of Clinical and Medical Therapy , "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy. Comment?
Pharma industry prepares for end of 'blockbuster medicines'
The days of the $1 billion blockbuster drug are over, according to a senior industry researcher. Comment?
A number of the other blogs that have noted the existence of this blog seem to have "Pharma" in their titles in one way or another, and the implication is not that the blogger likes much about Big Pharma. Comment?
Watson Completes Acquisition of Arrow Group
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Arrow Group for a combination of cash and stock. Comment?
High-Dose Statins Found to Improve Cardio Outcomes
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High-dose statin treatment reduces the incidence of serious cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndromes who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention , according to a study in the Dec. Comment?
Pfizer Piles Into Biotech With Deal For Gaucher's Drug
Lipitor, Celebrex and Zoloft are some of the pills taken daily by millions of people that helped make Pfizer the world's largest drugmaker. Comment?
U.S. health care costs dwarf other nations'
Congress is on the verge of passing landmark legislation ensuring that most Americans have access to basic health care. Comment?
At a cheaper price, generic drugs still can be effective
Last year, pharmaceutical companies spent more than $4 billion urging patients like you to 'ask your doctor' about their drugs. Comment?
What is the nature of the relationship between coq10 and statins? Recent research suggests that Coenzyme Q10 and statins like cholesterol-lowering Lipitor are not a good combination. Comment?
Restrictions on Part D Drug Coverage
"? ARCHIVE Ask Ms. Medicare: Have a question on Medicare? Look first at the Q&As already posted in our Ms. Comment?
Cancer survivor thankful for life
Thanksgiving for Latisha Dedeaux is an awesome aspect of each day of her life. This afternoon, she and her husband, L.J., will be joined around the table by loved ones. Comment?
I am the CEO of Product Partners which owns and operates Beachbody.com and the Beachbody Coach Network and the Million Dollar Body Game. Comment?
Human Skeletal Muscle Drug Transporters Determine Local Exposure and Toxicity of Statins [Article]
Henriette E. Meyer zu Schwabedissen ; Ute I. Schwarz ; Christopher J. Lemke ; Brenda L. Leake ; Richard B. Kim ; and Rommel G. Tirona * From the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology and Division of Clinical Pharmacology , Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada; and Division of Clinical Pharmacology , Department of ... Comment?