News tagged with aggressive marketing
Unethical advertising at launch of antidepressants
The new feature of the antidepressant drugs of the 1990s was that they had milder side-effects than their predecessors. Combined with aggressive marketing, this meant that annual sales in Sweden increased from just under ...
Health
May 02, 2013 |
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OB/GYNs told robot hysterectomy not best option
Pricey robotic surgery should not be the first or even second choice for most women who need a hysterectomy, says advice issued Thursday to doctors who help those women decide.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mar 14, 2013 |
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Harmful effects of ultra-processed food and drink industries should be regulated
An international analysis of food, drink, and alcohol industry involvement in NCD policies shows that despite the common reliance on industry self-regulation and public-private partnerships to improve public health, there ...
Health
Feb 11, 2013 |
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India mulls plain packaging of cigarettes
India is considering plain packaging of cigarettes in line with new Australian laws that ban all logos and brand descriptions, a top health official in New Delhi said on Wednesday.
Health
Sep 05, 2012 |
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New study finds that PROMETAT, a controversial methamphetamine treatment program, is ineffective
A recent study has found that PROMETAT, a popular but controversial treatment for methamphetamine addiction, is no more effective than placebo in reducing methamphetamine use, keeping users in treatment, or reducing cravings ...
Medications
Nov 15, 2011 |
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Associating your car with your identity can lead to aggressive driving
A new study by a Temple University Fox School of Business professor finds those who view their car as an extension of themselves have stronger aggressive driving tendencies.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 17, 2011 |
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