MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bribes'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:38:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069530&cid=t_132205_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Flunch-wars-win-the-battle-for-our-childrens-health%2F Oh how happy I was to see the new book Lunch Wars: How to Start a School Food Revolution and Win the Battle for Our Children’s Heath by Amy Kalafa, producer of the award-winning documentary “Two Angry Moms.” I get on my soapbox all too often about this very issue, because I have one child who is so sensitive to food that teachers can tell if he ate a cookie at lunch, and the other possesses about as much will power as I have when it comes to saying no to cinnamon-flavored soft pretzels. Why, in the world, would they offer seven-year-olds the option to buy Klondike bars, cinnamon-flavored soft-pretzels, Doritos, and Gatorade? I think the answer has to do with budgets. But in the process we are raising fat kids whose academic progress is compromised by all the crap they shove in their ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069530 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:56:50 +0100 5069530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394748&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FpXbefPvyX2U%2F As drugmakers look to do more business in more foreign markets, corruption is always an issue, yes? That’s particularly true now that the US Justice Department - along with the US Securities and Exchange Commission - is paying closer attention to interactions between the pharmaceutical industry and foreign governments. Over the past year, several big drugmakers have received letters as the federal government seeks to uncover any violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which forbids US companies from bribing foreign government officials. One aspect of the probe reportedly involves exploring whether drugmakers and clinical trial organizations pay off third-party investigators to finesse research data. A report by the HHS Office of Inspector General noted that eight percent of... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394748 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:01:22 +0100 4394748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207258&cid=t_132205_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fcash-bribes-reported-widespread-canada-timely-care%2F Vivian Green is claiming that she paid a $2000 bribe to get her mother’s surgery moved to the top of the waiting list, but that it was not enough to get the surgeon of her choice. She has decided to report this to medical authorities in Canada who say they are shocked, shocked that such practices are occurring. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207258 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:42:01 +0100 4207258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179520&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FEhLvTt5hga8%2F In this world of fraud, bribes and huge fines, what do companies doing business in Europe anticipate when they hear the word compliance? In short, lots of change. A new survey finds 93 percent believe regulatory compliance will be a big challenge and 82 percent say new regulations - such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Anti-Bribery law, which becomes effective next April - are going to have a measurable impact. More specifically, 62 percent say that implementing transparency guidelines will prompt decreases in promotional spending. And 53 percent expect to spend more on transparency efforts to increase. The survey, by the way, was conducted by Cegedim, a consulting and market research firm, which queried 117 people - 83 percent from drugmakers; 8 percent from device comp... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179520 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:22:39 +0100 4179520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3973112&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FRb9UzJInrkA%2F Among the many contentious debates embroiling the pharmaceutical industry in recent years is the argument that freebies given to doctors - gifts, meals, dinners and trips - unduly influence the physican mindset. But why do some docs believe accepting such goodies is okay? A new study offers a clue - some docs believe these treats are a reward for the sacrifices made to study medicine. Two Carnegie Mellon University researchers asked 301 pediatric and family medicine residents about the appropriateness of accepting freebies. But they were divided into three groups. Before completing the survey, one group was asked about sacrifices made in getting their education. Another group was asked the same questions but also whether the sacrifices - poor working conditions and school debt - justified ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3973112 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:01:59 +0100 3973112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845282&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F4xi4_YanGhk%2F As promised, the US Justice Department - along with the US Securities and Exchange Commission - is paying closer attention to interactions between the pharmaceutical industry and foreign governments (background). In recent months, at least five big drugmakers have received letters as the federal government seeks to uncover any violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which forbids US companies from bribing foreign government officials. Among those that have been contacted in recent months concerning their activities are AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Eli Lilly and Merck (see page 26 here). An AstraZeneca spokesman says the drugmaker is cooperating. A Lilly spokesman notes the drugmaker, which was the subject of a 2003 probe of its Polish subsidiaries, is also cooperatin... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845282 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:12:04 +0100 3845282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671695&cid=t_132205_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwho-and-h1n1-conflict-of-interest%2F2010.06.17 On June 11, 2009, Dr. Margaret Chan, the director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), declared that the H1N1 flu that was then spreading around the world was an official pandemic. This triggered a series of built-in responses in many countries, including stockpiling anti-viral medications and preparing for a mass H1N1 vaccination program. At the time the flu was still in its “first wave” and the fear was that subsequent waves, as the virus swept around the world, would become more virulent and/or contagious –- similar to what happened in the 1918 pandemic. This did not happen. At least our worst fears were not realized. The H1N1 pandemic, while serious, simmered through the winter of 2009-2010, producing a less than average flu season, although with some worrisome differe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671695 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:00:41 +0100 3671695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3472043&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FQONzCRfCXdA%2F A former executive at Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy International unit pleaded guilty for his role in paying $7 million in bribes to Greek doctors and was sentenced to 12 months in jail, according to the UK’s Serious Fraud Office. Robert John Dougall, 44, a former UK marketing director, admitted to paying commissions in advance of sales made by Medec, a Greek distributor of DePuy’s orthopedic products. Some funds were used for “cash incentives” or “professional education” to persuade Greek surgeons to use DePuy products. But the incentives “were no more than euphemisms to make corrupt payments,” according to the SFO. The money was first sent to a company registered on the Isle of Man, which was owned by Medec’s parent. This is the first leg ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3472043 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:51 +0100 3472043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153009&cid=t_132205_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fhow-to-make-your-own-webkinz-posable.html One of the best ways to get organized is to delegate household chores to your children. One of the best ways to motivate your children to co-operate is to provide finely targeted bribes. The current bribe currency around here is Webkinz, but they’re a bit pricey, especially in these financially stricken times. So, if your household is in need of a little extra motivation, why not make a few of your own bribes.BodyCast on 30 stitches to a size 10 [US] circular needle. Mark the beginning of the round. Knit two rows knitwise. Increase one stitch knitwise every second stitch. [60 stitches]Knit one roundIncrease one stitch every third stitch. [80 stitches]Knit seven rounds without increasing.Decrease – knit two together, repeat to end of the round [40 stitches]Knit one roundDecrease – kni... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153009 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:53:00 +0100 2153009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018098&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F475664262%2F An Italian drugs supplier bribed doctors and pharmacists across the country to issue bogus prescriptions in return for cash and sex with Colombian prostitutes, PharmaTimes writes. Forty four people, including medics, pharmacists and wholesaler employees across south and central Italy have been held, some under house arrest, in connection with the $12 million scam. The health staff are believed to have pocketed 5 percent of the cost of prescriptions in return for inflating bill sent by suppliers to the Italian health service. According to La Repubblica newspaper, representatives of “various pharmaceutical companies” were also involved in the scam, but it did not elaborate on what role they played. The investigations revealed a “picture of grave and very precise accusations... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018098 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:56:11 +0100 2018098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551901&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F321266408%2F The director of Italy’s medicines regulatory agency has been suspended along with another top official, as the drug licenses-for-cash scandal surrounding the organization continues to unfold, PharmaTimes writes. Nello Martini, director of Aifa (the Italian Agency for Pharmaceuticals), has been suspended along with Caterina Gualano, head of medicines registration for the agency. The development follows a two-year investigation in which police found evidence that money had changed hands in return for the falsification of clinical data required for drug licences. Last month, Pasqualino Rossi, one of Aifa’s most senior reps at the European Medicines Agency, had been arrested along with another Aifa official and five pharma lobbyists. The scandal has engulfed Bayer and Glaxo, and em... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551901 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:42:35 +0100 1551901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464201&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F296516175%2F A drug licences-for-cash scandal has engulfed Italy’s medicines regulatory agency with leading officials arrested along with people linked to major drugmakers, PharmaTimes writes. The most senior figure to have been held is Pasqualino Rossi, vp of Aifa, the Italian Agency for Pharmaceuticals, and one of Italy’s most senior reps at the European Medicines Agency. Five lobbyists have also been arrested, and an eighth person is being sought. Arrest warrants were issued after an investigating judge saw a 400-word police report suggesting money had changed hands in return for falsifying clinical data required for drug licences, according to PharmaTimes. At issue are licenses awarded to around 30 meds, mostly generics. The two-year investigation used wiretaps and covert cameras. The s... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464201 Fri, 23 May 2008 12:05:19 +0100 1464201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1316793&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F255062240%2F A nosh, for those of you deficient in culinary indulgences, is another way of saying snack. And nosh, we must. You will, of course, relate to the analogy that there is much to chew on, yes? So grab a cup of something hot, or a bottle of something cold, and take a bite… The widower of a New Jersey woman who died while using the Nuvaring contraceptive is suing Schering-Plough and Organon Biosciences, which made the device. Robert Bozicev claims Nuvaring, which his wife used for six months, says she collapsed, had trouble breathing and died of a blood clot. His lawyer says she had no risk factors and was in good health. The suit charges known health risks were concealed. Pfizer is closing its Groton manufacturing facility and laying off 80 workers. “The facility has ceased operati... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1316793 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:12:03 +0100 1316793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1072490&cid=t_132205_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F195699214%2F One after the other. During the past three months, the medical device maker attracted more than its share of attention, as a quick read of the latest Securities and Exchange Commission filing indicates (please see page 39). First, there were two requests from Chuck Grassley, who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance. On Sept. 20, he sent a letter requesting info about financial ties between the device industry and practicing physicians. On Oct. 16, he sent a letter requesting info about the Medtronic’s decision to suspend distribution of its Sprint Fidelis family of defibrillation leads. (Several orthopedic implant makers recently settled kickback charges). Then, on Sept. 25, the SEC sent a letter requesting info relating to any potential violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices A... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1072490 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:25:28 +0100 1072490