Emory Failing to Disclose Drug Company Payments
Controversy Stemming From Drug Company Payments. A prominent Emory University professor has lost a chairmanship as a result of a controversy stemming from payments he received from drug companies. The Wall Street Journal reported today that Charles Nemeroff is stepping down from his position as head of the school's Department of … [Read more...] about Emory Failing to Disclose Drug Company Payments
Increased Scrutiny for Overseas Drug Company Clinical Trials
Overseas Drug Company Clinical Trials. Overseas health regulators are beginning to take a closer look at drug clinical trials conducted in their countries, following several well-publicized safety scandals, The Wall Street Journal reports. The crackdowns have cheered many patient advocates, who say the growing reliance on overseas … [Read more...] about Increased Scrutiny for Overseas Drug Company Clinical Trials
Big Pharma Prime for Attacks, Thanks to Defective, Ineffective Drugs
Big Pharma Defective And Ineffective Drugs. It’s not easy being a drug company these days. A recent spate of scandals over the safety or effectiveness of medications like Vytorin, Vioxx, Avandia and Ortho Evra, coupled with astronomical drug prices have made Big Pharma an easy target for politicians and consumer advocacy … [Read more...] about Big Pharma Prime for Attacks, Thanks to Defective, Ineffective Drugs
Doctor sues drug company, casinos after losing $14 million
A Doctor Is Suing A Casino And A Drug Company. When the retired doctor from Austin suddenly began spending big money at the casinos, the casinos assigned him a "host," and gave him first-class airfare to Las Vegas, free hotel suites and meals, and shopping trips for his wife, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in … [Read more...] about Doctor sues drug company, casinos after losing $14 million
Asthma Treatment Risks
Asthma Treatment Risks Of Serious Illnesses. A drug company study has linked the popular asthma medication Serevent to a small risk of death or serious illness in some patients. The inhaled drug, made by GlaxoSmithKline, which conducted the study, helps relax the muscles around tiny air passages in the lungs to help ward off … [Read more...] about Asthma Treatment Risks
