Doctors not to accept gifts from drug companies
The American Medical Association(AMA) is spending a lot of drug-company money to tell doctors not to accept large gifts from drug companies. The AMA says it makes sense to involve the industry in a campaign that's also designed to inform drug makers about what is considered unethical behavior. // At issue are the myriad freebies, ranging from pens and notepads to free dinners and tri...X-mas gifts - weight gain for children?
Children this year received gifts for Christmas that may result in Obesity among the younger age group. Gifs mainly confine children to their houses and thereby make them fat.// A study was conducted by North East Wales Institute of Higher Education (NEWI) reveals Christmas gifts to promote obesity among kids. X-mas gifts fail to encourage children to go outdoors and burn their fat. <br...Drug Makers Banned From Providing Gifts To Doctors
Time and over again, doctors have been pampered by provision of gifts, tickets to sporting events, meals and vacations by pharmaceutical companies as a part of the promotional campaign. In addition, doctors without jobs have been provided consulting jobs.// What do they expect in favor? Nothing more than a prescription of their latest expensive medication. In an attempt to prevent suc...Pharmaceutical Companies Banned from Giving Gifts at Stanford
Stringent new rules will soon ban gifts like coffee mugs, notepads, pens and tote bags adorned with drug company logos at the Stanford University Medical Center offices.// The rules, expected to take effect from Oct. 1 will not allow physicians and medical students at Stanford University to accept any gifts, irrespective of its size from any medical representative selling drugs, medical devices...Buy Children Holiday Gifts That Encourage Physical Activity
As the holiday season draws near, the hunt is on for parents to find the perfect Christmas present for their child. While a multitude of toys and games are available, Anne Mejia Downs // , assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of Indianapolis, urges parents to look specifically for toys and games that encourage physical activity. “With obesity on the rise across the...