Commercial interruptions: The hidden costs of drug ads
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
Are they educational, infuriating or intrusive? Physicians find that direct-to-consumer ads for pharmaceutical products can be all three.
Archive for March, 2007
Depression cited as the top cause of medical disability
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
The disease takes a toll, not just personally but economically, reports a U.S. mental health expert.
Teen girls more apt than boys to abuse inhalants
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
Red eyes, a runny nose and chemical breath are among symptoms of inhaling dangerous but common household substances, says a new study.
Too many pills exacerbate perils of aging
Monday, March 19th, 2007
Polypharmacy among older patients is a long-recognized problem. Experts are calling for heightened attention to strategies to prevent it.
Reflection and refocus: Former FDA commissioners meet to discuss current agency woes
Monday, March 19th, 2007
An increase in funding could go a long way toward helping the agency, but they offered advice: Be wary of the source.