According to the IrishHealth.com, Ireland is responding to a recent scandal by introducing new legislation that would make continuing medical education compulsory, among other things. From the article...
We often hear about interactive videoconferencing being used to train docs through live surgery broadcasts, but here's another way it's being used: Medical Missions' Giggles Theater Brings Laughter to Critically Ill Children Through Polycom...
From The Onion: Wonder Drug Inspires Deep, Unwavering Love Of Pharmaceutical Companies. It comes complete with a description of the TV spot, and another drug hot on its tail that would "will induce warm feelings not just for drug corporations in...
From Genetic Engineering News: Harried Pharma Reps Switch to Online Meal Ordering; Vmeals Taps Huge Pharma Rep Food Delivery Market. From the article...
Recommended reading from Anne Taylor-Vaisey: I think this article from the March 2006 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology is of interest, particularly in light of the NEJM's recent "reaffirmation of concern" re the VIGOR (VIOXX) study...
Recommended reading from Anne Taylor-Vaisey: International Journal of Lifelong Education March/April 2006; 25 (2) ...
This sounds handy for pharma folks who need to track payments to key opinion leaders: Heartbeat Profiler...
According to the New York Times, it's plastic surgery for the rear end...