Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. About 182,460 women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2008. About … [Read more...] about How Many Women Get Breast Cancer?
FDA’s Label Rule Criticized As Youth Suicides Increase
Experts Suggest Link Between Warnings and Startling New Trend Suicide rates for preteens and teenagers increased sharply when the Food and Drug Administration slapped a "black box" warning on anti-depressants and doctors started writing fewer prescriptions for young people, … [Read more...] about FDA’s Label Rule Criticized As Youth Suicides Increase
Research and Markets: Contraception Market Report 2007
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Contraception Market Report 2007 to their offering. The UK market for contraceptives, as evaluated in this report, comprises four main sectors: hormone-based products; barrier products; intra-uterine device (IUD) products and … [Read more...] about Research and Markets: Contraception Market Report 2007
Merck’s Post-Vioxx comeback
Stock Spotlight: Merck has had a Lazarus-like turn-around thanks to cost-cutting, new products and a savvy legal strategy. Is it still a buy? NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Merck has enjoyed a strong comeback since the messy Vioxx blowout nearly three years ago. But you might be … [Read more...] about Merck’s Post-Vioxx comeback
HPV — A Problem of Public Health or Politics?
HPV in the United States and Developing Nations: A Problem of Public Health or Politics? The Global AIDS bill, signed into law on May 27, 2003 by President Bush [for full text: Library of Congress, search bill number, H.R. 1298.] requires an analysis of the prevalence of human … [Read more...] about HPV — A Problem of Public Health or Politics?