Read Top Medical > Pharmacy Headlines and Articles from http://medicalprnews.com en-us http://medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/ama-backs-patientcentered-care-model-to-help-reduce-diagnostic-errors-168983.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Diagnostic error such as missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnosis is an important safety concern in primary care medicine and one of the largest contributors to malpractice claims. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/new-rules-for-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-in-colorado-168778.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT In June, Governor Bill Ritter signed two laws that will change the way marijuana growers and distributors do business. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/gmp-synthesis-chemistry-services-cro-onyx-scientific-reports-increased-small-scale-production-for-phase-i-and-ii-clinical-studies-168719.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Onyx Scientific manufacture high value intermediates and APIs to GMP-compliant standards for both phase I and phase II clinical studies. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/world-of-e-cigarettes-american-cancer-society-shuns-e-cigarettes-in-favor-of-the-real-thing-168801.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Electronic cigarettes have been on the market in the United States for several years, but only recently have special interest groups noticed that their presence is making a dent in both cigarette and stop smoking pharmaceutical sales. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/canadian-pharmacy-intermediary-saverxcanadacom-enhances-online-shopping-system-168665.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT SaveRxCanada.com upgrades to its full online shopping system http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/9/perla-m-baez-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-168773.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Perla M. Baez completed a fellowship with the National Institutes of Health http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/hearts-minds-nami-highlights-meditation-yoga-and-other-mindfulness-practices-for-mental-illness-168565.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Provides a new dimension to NAMI's Hearts and Minds initiative. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/9/amanda-m-ung-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who--168572.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Amanda M. Ung is in charge of pharmaceutical benefit management http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/9/christy-d-wise-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-168250.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Christy D. Wise has earned a Bachelors of the Arts in Spanish with a minor in chemistry http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/09/ltc-pharmacy-profits-maximized-with-proscript-2000-pharmacy-system-prodigy-data-systems-inc-continues-to-catapult-pharmacies-to-success-168126.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Prodigy Data Systems, Inc. continues to lead the LTC pharmacy software industry in 2010 and onwards by offering more system features, unsurpassed 24/7/365 customer support, and the latest in pharmacy technology. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/marvin-l-walker-jr-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-167889.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Marvin L. Walker, Jr. has published a book, "Workbook to Accompany" to be used in conjunction with, "The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach" http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/alexander-c-smith-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-168012.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Alexander C. Smith has led an illustrious career in the fields of production, manufacturing, customer service and health care http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/nutritional-healing-technologies-explains-what-can-coq10-can-do-for-you-167924.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nutritional Healing Technologies explains how to choose a good quality CoQ10. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/illinois-laws-do-not-protect-overdose-victims-who-need-medical-help-167794.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Drug users facing an overdose often avoid getting needed medical help for themselves or others because they fear criminal prosecution. Two states now have "Good Samaritan" laws protecting drug users. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/genadyne-biotechnologies-is-awarded-5year-veteran-administration-contract-167702.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Contract will cover negative pressure wound therapy and therapeutic support surfaces. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/cancer-drugs-list-joins-cancer-pharmacy-intermediary-cancerdrugsdirectcom-as-new-affiliate-129426.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cancer Drugs List launches new website to provide worldwide customers quality patient care at affordable prices. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/enforcement-change-leads-to-surge-in-drug-recalls-167623.htm Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recalls of prescription and non-prescription drugs surge by over 300 percent in 2009. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/dr-jerry-p-jasinski-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-167590.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Jerry P. Jasinski is the president of the American Institute of Chemists http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/rae-ann-ludwig-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-167610.htm Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Rae Ann Ludwig obtained a Bachelor's Degree while working full-time and having two babies http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/brain-tumor-advocacy-organization-miles-for-hope-remembers-senator-ted-kennedy-one-year-later-167372.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT To honor Senator Kennedy on the one-year anniversary of his death from brain tumor, non-profit Miles for Hope advises America on the signs, symptoms and emerging personalized treatment approaches for brain tumors. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/mortgage-fraud-charges-arise-from-federal-drug-trafficking-investigation-167191.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT In a case that speaks to recent aggressive federal law enforcement efforts, drug trafficking investigations lead to mortgage fraud charges. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/should-cannabis-have-a-place-in-custody-disputes-167180.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The use of medical marijuana, legal in 14 states, is at issue in heated custody battles around the country. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/dr-windy-rene-griffin-thrives-at-walmart-stores-inc-as-pharmacist-167097.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Windy Rene Griffin, Pharm.D., sets high sights in pharmaceutical industry http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/integration-and-functionality-drive-ris-decisions-166728.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT New KLAS report explores the pros and cons and new energy of acute care, community and ambulatory RIS systems. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/industry-leader-janera-p-harvey-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-166876.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Janera P. Harvey started in pharmaceuticals sales four years ago and has launched two drugs http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/acne-victims-are-helped-with-makeovers-lawsuits-166918.htm Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Makeup artist Heidi Schulze can cover blemishes caused by acne. But Roche Pharmaceuticals, maker of Accutane, can't cover up the harmful side effects of its defective acne medication whose bowel injuries are leading to victims' successful lawsuits. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/revolutionary-new-sunblock-formula-protects-and-corrects-166533.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Epione Beverly Hills adds corrective sunblock formula to its Signature Series product line; dual-purpose sunblock developed by Dr. Simon Ourian protects skin while diminishing signs of aging and sun damage. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/canadian-pharmacy-intermediary-saverxcanadacom-extends-shipping-promotion-166859.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT SaveRxCanada.com extends free shipping for International Generics Program (IGP) orders over $99. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/study-finds-bar-codes-helpful-in-reducing-medication-errors-166718.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT As questions about how to improve patient safety continue, a new study by Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) suggests that bar codes may be part of the answer. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/global-health-progress-stresses-importance-of-product-development-partnerships-166548.htm Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recent Forbes commentary questions PDP's role play in fighting neglected diseases. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/new-head-lice-treatment-will-blow-lice-away-facility-introduced-in-georgia-by-headhunters-lice-removal-service-166329.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT A new weapon is now available to demolish those resistant head lice that pass from child to child each year. The LouseBuster device is a revolutionary new way to kill head lice and their eggs without using pesticides or other chemicals. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/ottawa-dentist-warns-about-periodontal-disease-166001.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ottawa ON veneers provider, Dr. Pamela Li, discusses the treatment of gum disease and the dangers of leaving it untreated. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/improving-patient-satisfaction-enhancing-safety-and-quality-with-htts-newest-teamwork-training-program-teamstepps-plus-165872.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Traditionally, patient safety and patient satisfaction have been viewed as separate distinct domains. We believe that TeamSTEPPS PLUS is the single proven intervention that can improve both in the same program. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/bioscience-laboratories-announces-testing-capabilities-for-ndm1-165887.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT BioScience Laboratories has obtained seven clinical isolates that provide a strong model for predicting a product's efficacy against "Super-Bugs", such as the New Delhi metallo-a-lactamase 1 (NDM-1) strain. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/narconon-graduate-remembers-near-death-from-heroin-165959.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Rezza's family was aware of the fact that many of his friends abused drugs. They also knew that several of them had attempted rehab and it didn't work. Rezza was doubtful that treatment would work for him, since he had seen so many people fail. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/michael-zuker-recognized-for-excellence-in-research-and-service-166114.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michael Zuker anticipates continued service to research and education in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/executive-image-international-offers-free-samples-of-rockhard-weekend-165934.htm Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Change your tune with free RockHard Weekend samples. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/recent-african-leaders-malaria-alliance-meeting-highlights-importance-of-partnerships-to-ensure-continued-progress-on-malaria-vaccine-165493.htm Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Global Health Progress supports partnership efforts. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/foreign-pharmacy-intermediary-myglobalpharmacycom-launches-free-shipping-promotion-for-international-generics-program-igp-126544.htm Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT MyGlobalPharmacy.com offers free shipping for IGP orders over $99. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/public-outcry-for-fda-reform-165329.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT The rise in recent undisclosed side-effects of prescription medications like Vioxx and Avandia have put the FDA under fire with some consumer watch groups calling for agency reform. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/new-york-city-podiatrist-offering-new-pinpointe-footlaser-for-fast-and-effective-nail-fungus-removal-165352.htm Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Leading NYC podiatrist, Dr. Ernest Isaacson, introduces PinPointe FootLaser, an advanced treatment for toenail fungus in his Manhattan office. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/center-for-human-reproduction-patient-reports-excellent-response-with-dhea-165160.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT A top fertility center's innovative use of DHEA to increase female fertility brings new hope to their patients - and its proven effectiveness increases DHEA's popularity worldwide. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/paulson-enterprises-llc-announces-the-purchase-of-a-new-building-site-for-bioscience-laboratories-165057.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Paulson Enterprises, LLC has purchased a new building site, located between Remington Way and Kagy Avenue on South 19th Street in the Kagy Crossroads Subdivision of Bozeman, to be the new home of BioScience Laboratories, Inc. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/hemp-seed-oil-from-the-czech-republic-is-unique-say-the-experts-164999.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT CANNADERM uses hemp seed oil pressed in cold in protective atmosphere as the main ingredient, containing a precious complex of bioactive substances with favourable effects on human health. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/two-industry-leaders-proliant-health-and-biologicals-and-lampire-biological-laboratories-form-strategic-partnership-to-provide-bovine-serum-albumin-164671.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT This partnership will meet market needs with quality, value and flexibility. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/gants-limitation-on-vehicle-searches-incident-to-arrest-164533.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT In 2009, the United State Supreme Court narrowed the scope of when a vehicle search incident to arrest is permissible. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/phenomenal-pharmacist-prescribed-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-164452.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michele L. LeBlanc has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of her phenomenal work in the Pharmaceuticals Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/8/pharmaceutical-professional-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-164454.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Scott A. Porter Pharm D to the ranks of premier professionals as a result of his remarkable work in the Pharmaceuticals Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/is-breast-lift-surgery-right-for-me-164324.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT If you are contemplating breast augmentation, a breast lift or a breast reduction you should be physically and emotionally healthy and have realistic goals and expectations as to what the results of your procedure will mean for you. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_pharmacy_articles/2010/08/narconon-drug-rehab-a-mothers-journey-164264.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT A mother tells the story of her journey from waking up at night wondering if her son was alive, to getting him into a drug rehab program and the success he has found as a result.