GLG News by Economic Experts on Managed Care

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...

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...

Mindray Medical International (NYSE: MR) has completed its acquisition of Datascope Corporation's (NASDAQ: DSCP) patient monitoring business for $209MM (US).  This acquisition brings both opportunities and challenges for one of the fastest growing global healthcare companies in ...

Siemans Healthcare (NYSE: SI) recent alliance with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH) to develop and distribute new clinical diagnostic tests will help accelerate the transition of novel assays, particularly molecular dianostics, from the research setting...

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated a lower risk of developing breast cancer by the age of 70 in women carrying mutations in one of two genes (BRAC1 and BRAC2).  This comes at the same time as Myriad Genetics (MYGN(NMS:MYGN)) is marketing their...

Our FTC has gone on record once again stating that the so called "Phrma reverse payments" to generic manufacturers breach antitrust regulations. Delaying competition by simply paying off another supplier, leads to higher prices for me, you, and our families.  My grandpa used to call this stuff...

1. Effective treatment for ADHD 2. Well tolerated with few side effects 3. Help with smoking, a big problem in ADHD patients important 4. Advantage in not being Schedule II may be helpful

1. Important new finding given safety concerns raised about this and other treatmetns 2. Nice to have data back up what has long been done clinically 3. Stimulants still first line and lack of active comparator trial

The FDA -- likely with encouragement of King Pharmaceuticals -- has ordered ZymoGenetics to cease dissemination of materials that cite "a significantly lower incidence of antibody formation compared to the commercially available bovine thrombin product [Thrombin-JMI]." "This statement is false or misleading...

Ranking doctors and hospitals will certainly move the most profitable patients able to afford commercial health insurance AND travel.  Medical Providers who help set their (local) standards to affect real outcomes reporting regular consumers can understand will increase their market share. ...