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Rise in Use of Female Condoms in South Africa

... program include a lack of staff training, lack of promotional materials, lack of understanding, lack of access, and bias among medical staff. The first generation female condom, FC1, is presently marketed as a strong, soft, transparent polyurethane sheath about 17 centimeters long, the same length as a male c...

Raids By US Marshals Uncovers Cache’ Of Unapproved Drug

...roducts have been labelled, which includes various promotional literature, an audio cassette tape, and two Internet Web sites that are owned and used by the firm. Cautioning the consumers the FDA is advising them to consult their physician if they are taking these products. It was reported that Advantage Nutra...

Stem Cells –To Lift Wrinkle

...ns, post-laser treatment, etc.' (all terms used in promotional materials), these products would become drugs and not considered cosmetics." However, Dr. Aguilar claimed that he has had his treatment "cleared" by federal regulators, and Anjee Barnes, marketing director for Pink Patio, called the claim a "market...

Disney becomes ‘Food conscious

...d by 2008, it will be eliminated from licensed and promotional products. Disney CEO, Robert Iger said, “The move comes in response to comments from parents about the eating habits of their children. The company is well aware of the huge responsibility we have, given our reach and our ability to impact people's...

Drop in smoking rate stalls

...aid. " However, tobacco industry advertising and promotional expenses, primarily aimed at providing rebates and discounted prices, more than doubled from $6.7 billion in 1998 to $15.1 billion in 2003," according to the report in MMWR. GYT...

Organic Food Fever Catches Up In Delhi

...up kiosks at several markets." "We are setting up promotional camps in parks and the target is niche - health conscious morning walkers," said an official of Meer Organic and Agro Products, spelling out another marketing strategy. Adding another twist in favour of organic food, Shiva said it was because of the...

Manufacturers of Infant Formula Milk Asked to Do Away With Exaggerated Nutritional Claims

If you look at the promotional literature of most popular brands of infant formula milk, claims of it being an alternative to breast milk// is a definite read. These claims have been questioned by the Governments food standards agency, and have been termed ‘most misleading’ to new...

Global Fund Provides $68M for HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria Programs in Cameroon

...eople living with the diseases, as well as to fund promotional materials for HIV counseling, testing and education, Urbain Olanguena Awono, Cameroon's public health minister, said. Mabingue Ngom, the Global Fund grants officer in West and Central Africa, said that government agencies and civil society groups ...

Thailand Directs Pharma Companies to Declare Production Cost of Drugs

...alth officials also will monitor the marketing and promotional tactics of pharmaceutical companies, which can increase drug prices. "Drugs are a special product, and the FDA has a duty to ease the problems of drug access while protecting consumers' rights," Siriwat said, adding, "In the meantime, we also have to...

Nexus Between Psychiatrists and Drug Firms Dangerous, Say Critics

... The drug industry and many doctors say that these promotional lectures provide the field with invaluable education. Critics say the payments and lectures, often at expensive restaurants, are disguised kickbacks that encourage potentially dangerous drug uses. The issue is particularly important in psychiatry, be...

Sienna Sizzles in Wet T-shirt to Spread Global Warming Awareness

...ar-old, who flew to India recently for a week-long promotional visit as part of her ambassador duties, gave the eye-catching shot for Global Cool, a climate change awareness organisation. The Factory Girl actress insisted that if everyone does something to attract attention for global warming, it would prevent...

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