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June 30, 2008
Government Health Service - A Disgrace
Analysis of: Roche decision denies cancer drug to Britons | www.ft.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The notion that a government agency can provide excellent health service is debunked by the tragedy of the United Kingdom's National Health Service's rejection of a chemotherapeutic agent for the treatment of breast cancer. 
Sunil DhawanJune 27, 2008
Adolesecnt acne treatable
Analysis of: What Skin Care Routines and Treatments Are Effective for Adolescent Acne? | www.medscape.com
Author: Sunil Dhawan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Stanford University
This article is important in that, for the most part , it describes a basic therapeutic regimen for adolescent acne patients. The only error is describing the inflamed lesions as "infections." Acne is predominantly an inflammatory condition, not an infectious one, though a bacteria is involved...
Sunil DhawanJune 25, 2008
Allergan's acquisition of Aczone- is this significant?
Analysis of: Allergan Aquisition of Aczone | agn360.client.shareholder.com
Author: Sunil Dhawan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Stanford University
This article is important in that this acquisition is the first new product for Allergan's dermatology division in several years. This is also the first novel molecule in 5-7 years that has been released. The issues of having to get blood tests with this topical agent have been solved. The obvious paring...
June 23, 2008
It's All in the Eyes
Analysis of: Putting ‘You Look Tired’ to Rest | www.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
- Dark circles underneath the eyes give the unappealing impression of exhaustion. Many factors, both hereditary and environmental, can produce or exacerbate this condition.  - Despite efforts to address this unmet need, the over-the-counter cosmetic industry has not been able to address consumer's...
June 23, 2008
Issues with Ustekinumab
Analysis of: Positive news on J&J's ustekinumab diminished by safety concerns - analysts | www.tradingmarkets.com
Author: Jeffrey Weinberg, Director of Clinical Research - Dermatology, ST LUKE'S-ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL CENTER
On Tuesday, the FDA's Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drug Advisory Panel voted unanimously to approve the use of the injectable drug for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, a severe skin disease. As the FDA usually follows the recommendations of its advisory panels when reviewing new drugs for approval,...
June 18, 2008
DIfficult market to jump into.
Analysis of: GNC, Vitabiotics to tap domestic nutraceutical mart | business-standard.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The article is interesting.  Unless it is marketed very heavily as a US identified product, I don't think it will work.  The MLM marketing system works very well for them because of the lack of retail presence and retail sales.  That is why the other companies sell well in other Asian...
May 23, 2008
As an experienced injector (have injected all fillers including silicone), I have evaluated all the injection materials used and there are concerns with non-medical grade filler materials.
Analysis of: Renal Failure Linked to Cosmetic Soft-Tissue Filler Injections | www.medscape.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
This article can be important because problems like this will require proper training and specialties that prove adequate experience.  Additionally, there may need to be more evaluations on the materials used for injection cosmetically.  The experience I have had with injections that are silicone...
May 23, 2008
safety concern with chinese drugs
Analysis of: China Muscles In On The Generics Industry | www.pharmalot.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
How can safety be verified with the Chinese history of contaminants in the toy and food industries.  I certainly would not want to take Chinese drugs. lynn tucker
Sunil DhawanMay 19, 2008
This article may change atopic dermatitis treatment by pediatricians
Analysis of: Guidelines Issued for Treating Atopic Eczema in Children | www.medscape.com
Author: Sunil Dhawan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Stanford University
This article is important in that it is a good summary of the current knowledge and treatment methods for atopic dermatitis for pediatricians. It is needed in that this condition is inadequately treated, and a periodic refresher is needed for all physicians. Both pharmacologic and non pharmacologic...
Sunil DhawanMay 19, 2008
Unlicensed person injecting silicone unlikely to impact filler market
Analysis of: Renal Failure Linked to Cosmetic Soft-Tissue Filler Injections | www.medscape.com
Author: Sunil Dhawan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Stanford University
This article is important in that it makes the public aware that they should avoid all unlicensed persons who re injecting any substance into their bodies. These especially include those injecting silicone mixtures. The public will become more aware and should have more confidence in licensed practitioners...

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