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Many of the vaccines being given to children seem very unnecessary. It is odd how most of us grew up with just a few vaccines for just a few very serious diseases such as Polio and Small Pox.

Salespeople selling drugs to your doctor may heavily influence what medications you take for your medical conditions.

Even if your appointment is covered when you visit the doctor, you may still be spending hundreds of dollars on prescriptions.

How the media and the pharmaceutical companies work together to lead many unsuspecting people to the false belief that they need certain drugs.

Each year, the pharmaceutical industry spends a fortune on marketing tactics. Some blame this practice on the rising costs of prescription drugs.

Partially funded by pharmaceutical companies, the Federal Drug Administration seeks the power to regulate natural supplements. Such regulation could be disasterous to alternative healing while helping drug companies regain that share of the overall health care market.

An understanding of drug expiration dates, and whether they are to promote danger from use after the date, or rather are a tool utilized by drug companies to promote turnover and profit.

Baby boomer trend and expiring patents trend intersecting nicely for generic drug companies.

"America's pharmaceutical research companies are working hard to develop new medicines that will treat staph and even prevent patients from infection."

There are definitely many perks that come along with a pharmaceutical sales representative job.

Law firms use mass torts to recruit people to sue a company for unintentional damages, but people seldom realize its the lawyers who win big.

School systems work hand in hand with other government "institutions" making money for the "psychiatric community", making psychiatric "patients" out of school children at the expense of families.

Aventis has paid the United States and a number of states and the District of Columbia over $190 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent pricing.

When conducting research on the company, outside of its own website, it is apparent, despite the negative aspects surrounding VIOXX, that overall, Merck's focus on research is consistent with its mission and values.

It seems everything these days is considered a "disease" that can magically be treated with the medication du jour your doctor prescribes. Like a common street pusher he addicts you to the medications.

"Big Pharma has used its charitable and educational funding to influence key public policy debates, affect doctors' prescribing decisions, and over-promote diseases and drug treatments."

In a recent study, doctors admitted to taking free meals from drug reps!

Some pharmaceutical companies use questionable advertising techniques to persuade people to buy their products. Are we retaining the educational information from drug ads that is necessary to make informed decisions regarding our personal healthcare?

An opinion on class action lawsuits against drug companies

In the subsequent years since the miraculous diet drug "Phen-Fen" was taken off the market, desperate dieters and pharmaceutical companies have been vehemently searching for a replacement.Pharmaceutical companies believe they have found that solution; "Phen-Pro"

Campbell concludes that if the pharmaceutical marketers didn't think it was working, they would have stopped by now.

I've worked in pharmaceutical sales for the past five years. During my tenure I have learned some things about this job that would be good to know prior to starting in the industry.

Many people in the U.S. believe that various industries, pharmaceutical companies in particular should be regulated through price controls. In this article, i describe why price controls are bad for America, especially within the pharmaceutical industry.

Physicians and medical ethicists acknowledge gifts from pharmaceutical companies create potential abuse and improper influence.

Why have we allowed pharmaceutical companies to advertise their latest drug on television as if it was just another consumer product?

Abbott Laboratories, one of the world's biggest award winning pharmaceutical companies, has announced that it will stop licensing any new drugs in develops for sale in Thailand.

Outsourcing seem to be the norm for pharmaceutical companies. This means collaboration with CROs and document management web-based providers is important. Therefore, learning to coordinate successful collaborations is very important.

The Pharmaceutical companies out there in the market not only make money by selling medicines but also by selling medical devices to different hospitals, dispensaries as well as to the healthcare professionals around there.

For the past seven years, I have had an inner sense that the Cholesterol scare was for the function of making the pharmaceutical companies rich.

Ever wonder what exactly off-label use means? A look at the role of the FDA, pharmaceutical companies, doctors, and patients in off-label uses of medications.

Two methods for getting free prescription drugs from doctors and pharmaceutical companies.

Pharmaceutical companies, always secretive, have warned their employees not to talk to Michael Moore about "Sicko", a look at the health-care and pharma industries in the U.S.

Unknown to most of the public lot of the experts on the Panel for the National Cholesterol Education Program, which set the new guidelines, are on the payroll of the pharmaceutical companies that make the drugs....

The pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars on finding cures for sickness and disease and seemingly have little inherent capitalist motivation to find the causes for such illnesses.

In this week's edition of The Lancet, a medical journal, experts charge that pharmaceutical companies are "medicalizing" problems which were not previously seen as medical conditions.

A record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses.

how companies can be environmentally resposible and still be profitable.

In 1983, US Congress passed the Orphan Drug Act. - opened the doorway for drug companies to invest, research and develope orphan drugs, which become profitable. Countries, members of Congress, and science, initiated further gains for orphan drugs.

The facts are hard to sort out in a debate infused with intense emotions, argued by a society that considers itself entitled but not responsible, and fueled by the ever exponentially wealthy pharmaceutical companies.

The American Cancer Society received a whole lot of love on Valentine's Day. A pharmaceutical company has pledged to donate $10 million to the American Cancer Society.

Wow, a six-year old has a short attention span? Who'd a thunk it? You say you couldn't remember where you parked? Must be a disease. My evil rant on why ADHD/ADD and other "conditions" are hype by the pharmaceutical companies or hypochondriac crazies.

Pharmaceutical grade fish oil health supplements are distilled or refined to remove unwanted, sometimes harmful contaminants.

In response to high prices of prescription drugs, critics of the FDA and American pharmaceutical companies feel the best solution for the sick and financially-overwhelmed can be found in the importation of affordable prescription drugs from Canadian pharmaceutical companies.

Drug companies are finding more ways to infiltrate healthcare facilities. Are these drug companies responsible for the slow death of quality care for Americans?

OTC's for children under two years of age have been pulled from the shelves by companies like Little Cold's and Tylenol. Due to safety concerns, the FDA has asked parents to be safe rather than sorry.

Between January 1, 2007 and June 30, 2007, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) invested at least $13,213,600 in congressional lobbying efforts, $2,525,000 of which was expended through outside firms on PhRMA's behalf.

Leading companies voluntarily participate in Children's Medicine Recall

Virtually all doctors are given perks from drug companies and medical device manufacturers. The question is, how is the relationship affecting the decision making skills of the doctors.

Who is the force behind PPA? The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, PhRMA, the pharmaceutical industry's lobbying group.

Big Pharma seeks profit while ignoring cures

Uncounted conspiracies are going on all around you. Conspiracies to kill rulers and subvert states, to mount hostile takeovers of Fortune 500 companies, to rob banks, smuggle drugs, destroy reputations, commit adultery, and shoot deer out of season.

One of the biggest health threats to every soul taking pharmaceutical drugs happened to take Heath Ledger's life and more lives around the world than health officials admit. It gives a new warning about communication with doctors and drug combinations...

ADHD is a hoax invented by the drug companies to make billions off of parents, who become convinced their kids need ADHD treatment in the form of "medications." ADHD medications are actually toxins that just happen to subdue ADHD symptoms.

This is an opinion/editorial piece written originally for a popular national news magazine in response to today's pharmeceutical companies' marketing techniques.

What do you expect in the doctor's waiting room? Pharmaceutical advertising, public service announcements of malpractice costs, or a little peace and quiet.

A study recently released by a World Health Organiztion research consortium at Harvard Medical School finds workers with ADHD give employers 22 fewer days of productivity than other workers each year and suggests companies step up screening and intervention.

Over 30 years ago, Dr. Benjamin Feingold published the results of his studies that showed a direct connection between preservatives and ADD/ADHD. Yet, preservatives are more prevalent than ever in our food.

Considering drug company stock? Here are some reasons why you should diversify your portfolio with them!

While there are many examples of companies that create entire advertising campaigns for the Hispanic market, an even greater number directly translate print ads into Spanish, but do not re-photograph models or create Hispanic-friendly backgrounds.

Instead of diagnosing and solving physical problems, doctors nowadays label symptoms as diseases and disorders and prescribe drugs to cover them up. Meanwhile, drug companies "educate" doctors using biased studies and get rich off the profits.

America is defined by its most profitable companies. The most profitable companies' represent American's economic needs and culture.

In a world economy where there is a growing divide between rich and poor, the smart companies will learn to feed on the well-fed carcasses of the rich. Excessive profiteering should become the prime target ...

Both the EPA and the FDA see us as test subjects, lab rats, to be exploited for experimentation by or on behalf of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

As with any investment, there is a downside. This downside became evident when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made another mistake.

Liver cancer has plagued the medical and pharmaceutical world for quite some time. Recently, researchers have discovered a new drug that may significantly increase the survival rate of those patients suffering from liver cancer.

...I can attest to the fact that survival alone is where our determination and will power is focused to achieve recovery. The financial aspect doesn't even run a close second.

Per Frost and Sullivan, this market totaled $2.19 B in 2005 and are projected to reach $4.28B in 2012. Total solutions represent the latest trend.

Drug companies are stealing indigenous healing knowledge and making huge profits. Indigenous healing knowledge must be protected.

Focusing in on the target may be way too narrow

The avian flu is a very pathogenic virus that is easily spread between birds. If it spreads ot humans, over 150 million humans could be killed in the worst-case scenario. To stop the pandemic, money has to be directed to the right place - the source.

Depending on the electives you choose in school while completing your degree, you will graduate with some basic skills that can translate into a great career.

Here are a few natural ways that you can go about decreasing high blood pressure.

Special ways to pinch pennies, pinch them 'til they cry and beg for mercy, stupid pennies.

Invisible torture; that's a migraine. Nobody can see it. Doctors can't xray it.
And, most doctors don't even believe you've got one. So, what do you do?

FDA standards have repeatedly been proven false and impractical. In addition, their motives have been exposed as dishonest and ill-conceived. Why are Americans risking their health and their lives everyday by following FDA Guidelines

Bill Gates revealed on the Charlie Rose show that he was completely ignorant of the American economic system when he admitted that he didn't know that medical research funds were determined by demand and profit.

Medicine costs have become outrageous. Depending on what medicine you need, when you hear the price, the shock could leave you in a trance, your mouth dropped to the floor.

If you've been awake between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m., you've probably saw the infomercial with author Kevin Trudeau promoting his number 1 best seller "Natural Cures �They' Don't Want You To Know About".

Hoodia appetite suppressants are available in liquid, capsule and in teas. And now there are hoodia patches.

Even though it has been called a miracle by a BBC reporter, hoodia gordoni is only an aid to dieters. There are still important things to consider whenever a person is about to start a new diet or exercise program.

Flush in the flaccid aftermath of our retarded President's lone veto comes the announcement of an OTC Plan B. No, that's not the wartime codename of a Marine slaughter cover-up, but rather the development of an over the counter, morning after pill.

For the millions of men who suffer from ED, or Erectile Dysfunction it is no laughing matter, but a serious and treatable medical condition.

Ghrelin hormone cells increase to stimulate hunger / decreases after eating. Also, direct correlation to obesity & stimulating neurons in the brain. Researchers evaluating vaccinations preventing obesity by ghrelin hormone or increase memory and eating.

Sexual dysfunction affects men & women by various degrees & causes. PDE - 5 inhibitors treat erectile dysfunction but incur many side effects or do not achieve desired results. In clinical trials nasal spray BMT treats sexual dysfunction in men & women.

Indigo children are supposed to usher in a new era of peace, understanding and evolved consciousness. Parents of Indigo Children are warned to keep them away from drugs used to treat ADD.

The procedure known as the Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch, is proven to cure type II diabetes in 98% of patients. Supported articles and links included.

Pharmacy graduates are needed to staff drugstores across the country. There are also careers for pharmacy grads working in hospitals. If you like research and looking for cures, your pharmacy degree makes that possible for you too.

There are no valid justifications to support the continued use of animals in scientific experiments. Millions of animals are used for various scientific tests. These tests are unethical, and many effective and practical alternatives exist.

There are many benefits to taking a cold shower in the morning: improving your blood circulation, improving your immune system, and leaving you more exhilarted.

Depression appears to be one of the fastest growing disorders out there. More alarming is the fact that pre-school children are the fastest growing market for antidepressants.

The so-called symptoms of male menopause can apply to just about every older man, and a significant portion of younger ones as well. Is male menopause real or not?

Editorial addressing recent developments in the case of Abraham Cherrix and his fight to retain autonomy and refuse medical treatment.

ADHD inability or condition which prevents a person from being able to focus and concentrate on task or a purpose. DAYTRANA transdormal medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of symptoms related to ADHD. Reported side effects taking DAYTRANA.

Based on a true story of how one family managed to stick together and survive when the sole breadwinner became unexpectedly disabled and unable to work.

On June 23, 2005, The New England Journal of Medicine published findings of a recent study regarding sudden death after a heart attack.

Americans without health insurance, or little insurance, can really be making decisions on whether to pay the car payment or that month's supply of medication.

Generic drugs proven to be just as safe as brand name drugs.

People have expired medication in there bathroom / kitchen cabinet. Drug potency can be effected various things.