Explore all subjects

The Expertise Imperative and Compliance Technology
Access to a diverse array of specialized expert inputs drives superior decisions in every organizational context: within corporations, by investors and consultancies, and within nonprofits. When decision makers are confident of their decision inputs, they can respond more quickly and creatively to challenges and opportunities.Learn more about GLG's Compliance Framework


This page may include content provided by Council Members, your access to which is subject to the Terms of Use.
Find Out More

GLG News by Physicians who Implant Alloderm Grafts (US)

Robert Frank, Owner
Robert Frank, Owner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Analysis of: Johnson & Johnson buys medical device maker (www.nytimes.com)
The purchase of implant manufacturer, Mentor Corporation, by Johnson and Johnson will level the playing field as Mentor seeks to take market share from Allergan in both the breast implant business as well as facial fillers and competitors to Botox.
Robert Frank, Owner
Robert Frank, Owner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Analysis of: As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait (www.nytimes.com)
As insurance reimbursements decline, everyone suddenly thinks they're a cosmetic surgeon.
Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS
Analysis of: FDA Approves EVOLENCE®, a New Generation Collagen-Based Facial Filler (www.investor.jnj.com)
Over the past few years, noninvasive cosmetic procedures have skyrocketed.  Soft tissue injectable fillers are among those procedures that are rapidly growing.  Up until now, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been the mainstay.  With the emergence of Envolence, we have a new twist on...
Analysis of: Study Finds Chinese Food Good For Your Heart (www.medicalnewstoday.com)
The title of this invitation is misleading. The study is regarding a speific item, red yeast rice purified extract, in the very spcific situation of preventing recurrent myocardial infarction after cadiac bypass surgery. While this is interesting, it is not yet a studied and proven therapy. It may be...
Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS
Analysis of: Renal Failure Linked to Cosmetic Soft-Tissue Filler Injections (www.medscape.com)
Only FDA approved fillers administered by experienced, licensed physicians should be injected into patients.  Also, the small volumes that are used today should not pose systemic problems that were seen in this article.
John Spurlock, MD, Medical Director
John Spurlock, MD, Medical Director
Continence Management Institute of the LeHigh Valley
Analysis of: FDA Approves Strattera® for Maintenance of ADHD in Children and Adolescents (newsroom.lilly.com)
1. Lilly should be pleased with approval of Strattera in children and adolescents 2. Strattera is the superior agent for ADHD 3. approval should boost Liily sales
John Spurlock, MD, Medical Director
John Spurlock, MD, Medical Director
Continence Management Institute of the LeHigh Valley
March 25, 2008
bribes and bad apples
Analysis of: New Focus of Inquiry Into Bribes: Doctors (www.nytimes.com)
1. Do doctors accept bribes? 2. Would a bribe affect a doctors usage of a product 3. Is there a need for a greater crack down on bribes?
Robert Frank, Owner
Robert Frank, Owner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Analysis of: Juvista Phase II Trial Results in Scar Revision and Breast Augmentation Surgery (www.renovo.com)
Juvista appears to be effective in improving scar quality according to recently released Phase II results. Renovo reported no clinical improvement in breast augmentation scars treated with a single injection of the drug.
Robert Frank, Owner
Robert Frank, Owner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Analysis of: Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Does Not Sag Over Time (www.medscape.com)
Botox from Allergan has enjoyed an exclusive monopoly for the past nine years. Alternative drugs do not appear to be available as soon as was hoped.
Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS
Analysis of: Medicis and Revance Announce Strategic Collaboration (www.pipelinereview.com)
It is not unexpected that Medicis is expanding into the "Botox" business since its rival company, Allergan, has a monopoly on the market.  Allergan also has Juviderm, which competes directly with Restylane, the hit product by Medicis.  This will place Medicis back into the competitive market...

Page : 1 2 3 4 5 Next1 to 10 of 47

Analytics


Generated at 2009-01-07T19:00:58.307