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Pradaxa to Revolutionize Chronic Anticoagulation

November 21, 2010

Analysis of:FDA Approves Pradaxa, Marking a Major Milestone to Reduce the Risk of Stroke in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation | us.boehringer-ingelheim.com

Pradaxa, a new medication approved by the FDA promises to revolutionize chronic anticoagulation for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The most obvious advantage from the patients' perspective is elimination of the frequent blood testing. Boehringer Ingelheim reports better efficacy and less bleeding complication that the older tried and true medication, warfarin.

Bloods Tests to Screen For Colon Caner

November 5, 2010

Analysis of:DNA Methylation Biomarkers For Blood Based Colorectal Caner Screening | www.uc.pt

High performing biochemical markers to screen for colorectal caner from a blood tests are very attractive opposed to current screening methods including colonoscopy, the gold standard. These 3: TMEFF2, NGFR, and SEPT9 may have promise.

Discounted Prescriptions Bring In New Customers and Earn Customer Loyalty

October 3, 2010

Analysis of:Wal-Mart, Humana Offer Low-Cost Drug Plan to Take Rivals' Sales | www.bloomberg.com

Over two years ago the pharmacies in the Costco and Walmart Stores, and the Publix supermarkets started a new trend in the pharmacy industry. Offering discounted generic prescriptions saves consumers lot of money on their healthcare and wins them over as new customers. Publix even gave out the antibiotics for free. See the article I wrote for Connecticut Medicine in 2008.www.csms.org/upload/files/journals/2008%20journals/May/kagan.pdf

Less Visits to the Doctor

August 11, 2010

The current recession has resulted in job loss and medical insurance loss for many Americans. Unemployed patients certainly are less likely to consult their physician. Even the patients who are still employed are visiting their doctors less often. Having a Health Savings Account (HSA) usually means the patient is responsible for a larger portion of the bill.

Potential Drug for Prostate Cancer

November 28, 2009

Analysis of:GSK withdraws sNDA for prostate cancer drug Avodart | www.pharmabiz.com

Glaxo Smith Kline has withdrawn their supplemental New Drug Application for Avodart (dutasteride) in order to update their application. This drug has great promise for this disease

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