Read Top Medical > Pharmacy Headlines and Articles from http://www.medicalprnews.com en-us http://www.medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/02/eisenberg-amp-associates-to-handle-unintended-pregnancy-claims-resulting-from-the-pfizer-birth-control-pill-recall-261106.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Pfizer has announced a recall of one million packages of birth control pills due to defective packaging. The recall is of Lo/Ovral 28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol birth control pills manufactured by Pfizer and sold by Akrimax Pharmaceuticals. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/02/the-bright-path-ishayas-enables-crystal-meth-addict-to-find-help-and-free-addiction-260606.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Bright Path Ishayas and their teachings had a profound impact on one crystal meth addicted individual, who struggled with the addiction for nearly six years, experiencing the horrors and side effects of the drug. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/02/multibenefit-blemish-balm-facial-cream-makes-american-debut-out-of-ariel-labs-260285.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ariel Laboratories, the custom product development laboratory headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ, has formulated a facial cream with multi-purpose properties, including UVB protection. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/02/ameriplan-awards-6-cadillac-cts-to-winners-260341.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT AmeriPlan recently announced the inception of the AmeriPlan Cadillac Club, making a brand new Cadillac available to all of their Independent Business Owners (IBO) who meet the minimum qualifications. AmeriPlan congratulates the first six winners. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/specialty-hospital-of-america-launches-dynamic-new-online-presence-259724.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Company adds newly designed wesbites and social media networks to better serve patients and residents. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/benefits-of-a-facelift-259496.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Since the introduction of BOTOX Cosmetic, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments have exploded. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/the-specialty-hospital-of-washington-introduces-breakthrough-technology-for-patients-with-fluid-overload-259721.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New Aquapheresis treatment can replace expensive diuretic medications. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/european-recalls-of-diabetes-drug-a-sign-of-things-to-come-259594.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The results of a preliminary study by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June found that those taking the drug Actos were at a higher risk of developing the serious disease. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/illinois-case-may-have-major-impact-on-medical-error-reporting-259592.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT An upcoming Illinois Supreme Court case may open the door to making information about medical mistakes available to the public. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/subject-of-brutal-fan-beating-bryan-stow-on-the-path-to-recovery-259599.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT On March 31, 2011, opening day of baseball season, Giants fan Bryan Stow was brutally beaten outside of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This merciless beating left Stow, a paramedic and avid fan of the visiting San Francisco Giants, with a severe traumatic brain injury. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/enaltus-has-emerged-as-a-new-privatelyheld-georgiabased-company-following-the-acquisition-of-its-prior-parent-company-advanced-biotechnologies-inc-by-sinclair-is-pharma-in-december-2011-259539.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The new entity offers specialty skin care products to physicians and consumers in the US and internationally with distributors and partners in over 50 countries around the world. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/chicago-marijuana-bust-emphasizes-importance-of-landlord-consent-issue-259371.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Chicago Police drug discovery raises issues of when landlords can consent to searches of leased property. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/fda-wants-contraceptive-labels-to-be-more-detailed-259372.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT As questions linger about the risks of some widely used contraceptives such as Yaz and Yasmin, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee recently recommended adding more information about potential risks to their safety labels. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/metairie-podiatrist-celebrates-15-years-in-treating-foot-and-ankle-conditions-259412.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Robert Kadish, podiatrist in Metairie, LA, invites patients to join in on celebrating 15 years of quality podiatric care. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/1/viviane-massonneau-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-project-management-and-leading-change-259337.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Massonneau manages 200 staff members http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/podiatrist-in-hackettstown-nj-announces-practice-merger-for-increased-care-258927.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Helene Nguyen, Parsippany and Hackettstown, NJ podiatrist, is pleased to announce the recent merging of their offices. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/centreville-podiatrist-offers-new-technology-for-increased-treatment-of-heel-pain-and-sports-injuries-258933.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Kenneth Wilhelm, podiatrist in Centreville, VA, treats heel pain/plantar fasciitis and sports injuries with new, innovative Platelet Rich Plasma injections. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/1/colleen-r-hair-pharmd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pharmaceuticals-258576.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Colleen Hair promotes health and wellness as a Doctor of Pharmacy http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/breast-cancer-drug-avastin-no-longer-approved-to-fight-disease-258601.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The FDA determined that the use of Avastin by breast cancer patients may do more harm than good, potentially causing hemmoraging and high blood pressure. The FDA has revoked its approval of Avastin for those fighting breast cancer. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/encouraged-by-new-longevity-and-senescent-cell-research-resjuventa-increases-its-footprint-by-updating-packaging-and-adding-new-30capsule-blister-package-257563.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Encouraged by new Longevity and Senescent Cell Research, Res-JUVENTA increases its footprint by updating packaging and adding new 30-Capsule Blister Package. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/answers-for-common-questions-about-californias-medical-marijuana-laws-257156.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Many people have questions about what is allowed under California's medical marijuana laws. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/1/daniel-pruski-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pharmaceutical-research-amp-consulting-256878.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Daniel Pruski, Pharm.D., RPH, MS, Ph.D., FASCP, was named a Professional of the Year in 2010 http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/1/christina-heiner-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pharmacy-management-256908.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Heiner has a strong desire to provide affordable pharmaceutical products to consumers http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/1/joan-brooks-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pharmaceutical-services-256912.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Joan Brooks heads the U.S. Medical Education Department for Teva Pharmaceuticals http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/us-supreme-court-reviews-generic-drug-warning-label-requirements-256378.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT One important development in 2011 regarding safety warnings for prescription drugs came out of the US Supreme Court. In PLIVA, Inc. v. Mensing, a narrow majority held that federal labeling regulations applicable to generic drugs are in conflict with tort claims under state laws. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/the-challenges-associated-with-obtaining-an-optimal-pharmaceutical-portfolio-of-projects-256676.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT SMi presents their 7th annual conference on...Pharmaceutical Portfolio andamp; Product Lifecycle Management 18th-19th April 2012, The Grange Holborn Hotel, London, United Kingdom. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/yaz-birth-control-case-ordered-to-mediation-explains-ennis-amp-ennis-pa-256310.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Yaz Case that was Set for Trial is Going to Mediation per Judge's Order. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/marijuana-bill-trying-to-weed-out-federal-regulation-256064.htm Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent bill introduced in the House of Representatives proposes to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances and give the power to the states to determine drug regulations regarding cannabis. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/transvaginal-mesh-risks-again-raise-concerns-about-501k-approvals-255728.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Concerns about the dangers of transvaginal mesh continue as more lawsuits are filed against manufacturers. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/what-do-you-mean-i-cannot-sue-the-pharmacist-for-my-drug-interaction-255770.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hidden from the general public, drug store chains take the legal position that they are only responsible to fill the prescription as written by the physician and nothing more. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/military-personnel-can-face-serious-penalties-for-drug-violations-255861.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Military personnel on active duty in combat zones face difficult hurdles when charged with using illegal drugs. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/allegations-of-false-reporting-put-yasmin-in-the-spotlight-255860.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Yasmin, Yaz and other birth control pills are under scrutiny by the FDA in response to reports of injuries connected to using the medications. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/aspen-pharmacare-australia-is-a-pioneer-in-the-pharmaceutical-industry-with-its-virtual-rep-and-style-of-marketing-products-larger-companies-tend-to-overlook-255895.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Aspen Pharmacare Australia is one of the pioneers in the area of identifying and marketing pharmaceuticals that the multinational pharmaceutical industry tends to overlook. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/nursing-home-medication-errors-255616.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nursing home patients are particularly susceptible to harmful medication errors. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/fair-sentencing-act-may-mean-early-release-for-some-with-crack-sentences-255421.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Changes brought about by the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 may allow an early release for sentences based on crack cocaine offenses. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2012/01/nonsurgical-facelifts-255331.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you are looking to reduce the signs of facial aging that make you look prematurely aged, but you are not ready for a surgical facelift, you may be considering nonsurgical treatments. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/trials-to-begin-next-year-for-yaz-yasmin-cases-255008.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT With thousands of potential products liability lawsuits being threatened surrounding the use of both Yaz and Yasmin, andquot;testandquot; trials will be conducted to encourage settlements. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/stillpoint-aromatics-offers-aromatherapy-workshop-series-quotthe-power-of-one-dropquot-255012.htm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Stillpoint Aromatics, an essential oil company located in Sedona, Arizona, is pleased to announce the launch of their new aromatherapy workshop series, The Power of One Drop. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/dont-underestimate-the-risks-of-drugged-driving-in-virginia-254825.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Younger drivers should understand the risks and consequences associated with driving drugged, as they can be just as harsh as the dangers and penalties associated with drunk driving. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/obama-administration-ups-enforcement-against-alleged-healthcare-fraud-254581.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A number of large federal health care programs have been vulnerable to fraud for years. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/zoloft-may-not-be-safe-for-pregnant-women-254689.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Use of the wrong antidepressant during pregnancy can lead to devastating birth injuries. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/ginger-love-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-health-care-254765.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ginger Love has been named a VIP Member for 2011-2012 http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/lee-ann-stember-recognized-by-cambridges-whos-who-for-excellence-in-the-pharmacy-industry-253498.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Acknowledges leadership in advancing patient safety, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of the pharmacy sector of healthcare http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/wafa-kassarjuma-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-safety-and-pharmacovigilance-254467.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Kassar-Juma has dedicated more than three decades to her profession http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/new-supplement-offers-energy-focus-and-fat-loss-253144.htm Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Addrena is a supplement that aids in weight loss, boosting energy, and mental focus. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/new-york-nursing-home-abuse-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-calls-for-end-to-over-prescription-of-antipsychotic-drugs-in-nursing-homes-252521.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Lawyer David Perecman joins the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services in calling for an end to the over prescription of anti-psychotic drugs to nursing home patients with dementia. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/seven-arrested-in-texas-drug-bust-252657.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A recent Texas drug bust underscores the penalties that those convicted of marijuana and meth charges can face. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/marla-ahlgrimm-and-madison-pharmacy-associates-the-first-pharmacy-in-the-us-to-specialize-in-womens-health-252269.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Marla Ahlgrimm's revolutionary pharmacy for women began working with hormone therapy in the late 1970s. http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/nuzhat-tamzaman-phd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pharmaceuticals-252374.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Dr. Nuzhat Tam-Zaman aspires to provide a new generation of health solutions http://www.medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2011/12/are-you-receiving-proper-care-for-your-diabetes-251558.htm Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that approximately 8.3 percent of the population suffers from diabetes. That number includes all diagnosed and undiagnosed cases.