Articles Tagged With: pharmaceutical
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Direct-to-Consumer TV Ads Push Drugs of Scant Therapeutic Value
Many people assume TV ads for prescription drugs are for new, cutting-edge medications that represent groundbreaking advances. However, there is growing evidence suggesting otherwise.
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Financial Conflicts of Interest Are Major Contributor to Academic Success
Reporting many conflicts with drug companies correlated well with publishing more papers and publishing more high-impact research. Those are key metrics for success and promotion for university-based researchers. The report findings suggest relationships with the pharmaceutical industry also are the key to a successful career for some cancer researchers.
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Nurse ‘Ambassador’ Programs Pose Significant Ethical Concerns
Nurses who are approached by a drug company for this kind of position should think twice about becoming involved in this new role. Consider the ethical challenges that may present. Discuss with the company how to handle these.
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An Analysis of HPV Vaccine Efficacy in Preventing Cervical Cancer
In an analysis of four clinical trials designed to assess the efficacy of two different human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines, the appearance of pre-neoplastic lesions and neoplastic cervical adenocarcinoma was dramatically reduced in vaccinated subjects.