GLG News in Healthcare

Ditropan XL and generic ditropan have significant side effects and oxytrol patches can cause skin irritation. These problems may be avoided with oxybutinin gel.

The comparator product to oxybutynin topical gel (OTG) is Ditropan XL which is also a once daily drug.

 as per an accompanying editorial "In conclusion, it is particularly gratifying that years of research in tumor biology and drug development have coalesced. Translation of these research advances into therapeutic benefits for patients with refractory thyroid cancer, and a related paradigm shift in the treatment of these tumors, appear not far off. Support of well-designed clinical trials will...

Genetic determinants will decrease use of some drugs due to mutations such as Kras which indicate less chance of response and thus the chemo agents will not be used.

Currently, bioabsorbable stents do not provide better solution than traditional stents for the major problems of early thrombosis and absence of long term advantage compared with medical management (in appropriate patients).

The risks of death and myocardial ischemia have not been disproved. The data of stroke possibility was not finalized by FDA.

The Columbus Dispatch published a six-part expose/overview about the diversion and sale of controlled substances. Mike Pramik, the reporter who wrote all six parts, has pulled together a must-read series. Since the Dispatch is also Cardinal Health’s (CAH) hometown paper, there are some good insights into the ways that Cardinal has dealt with the challenges of selling to potential rogue Internet pharmacies....

Genetic testing is an important emerging tool for patients, drug researchers, physicians, and healthcare providers. However, without therapeutics or some way to act on the data, such a study is unlikely to uncover behaviors that provide key insights. Nevertheless, this data would aid researchers and investors who rely on poor prevalence data to make R&D investment decisions.

St. John's Wort has been used for many years by herbalists to treat the symptoms of depression. Most herbal references I have reference it as a treatment for depression. The products are not regulated and therefore could contain different levels of the active ingredient. As well, the standard dosages may vary from vendor to vendor. Having used St. Johns Wort I can say from personal experience, while...

St. John's Word is an effective herb and has been used for centuries.  Heed some warnings and take care of your whole body, mind and spirit.