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 'growth hormone'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545253&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FX-GEkqrtVrs%2F Some whistleblowers just won’t go away quietly. In his latest effort to bring his former employer to its knees, former Pfizer exec Peter Rost has filed a new lawsuit contending the drugmaker violated the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act by firing him after he told the feds about illegal marketing activities concerning the Genotropin human growth hormone. The move comes six months after a federal judge dismissed the whistleblower lawsuit that Rost filed against Pfizer, although a federal appeals court subsequently left the door open for Rost to file his latest action in a state court venue (see here). And so he is seeking a trial, which raises the tantalizing possibility that the long-running saga will finally get a public airing, and unspecified damages. For those who may... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545253 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:30:11 +0100 4545253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285353&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fj_8GX6iXEFk%2F The holiday weekend may be in the offing, but the Pharmalot corporate campus is still humming. And why not? The world has not stopped spinning, after all, and there is always something interesting going on. So while you prepare for a celebration or simply slow down the usual pace, here are a few items to help you along. Meanwhile, we pass along holiday greetings and hope everyone has a chance to catch up on some fun things and enjoy life. See you soon… Cephalon Names Kevin Buchi As CEO (statement) Lundbeck Alcoholism Pill May Be A Goldmine (Bloomberg News) Novartis To Build Vaccine Plant In North Carolina (Raleigh News & Observer) FDA Reviews Safety Of Human Growth Hormone Drugs (Reuters) Pfizer And Bristol Bloodthiners Beats Sanofi Drug In Study (Bloomberg News) Massachusetts Award... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285353 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:54:53 +0100 4285353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134258&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FAIo2G7bHgA0%2F An advocacy group known as Breast Cancer Action has been running a campaign to alert the public to a possible link between cancer and recombinant bovine growth hormone, or rBGH, which is also known as recombinant bovine somatotropin, or rbST. As part of its effort, BAC is targeting Eli Lilly, because its Elanco animal-health unit makes and sells rBST under the Posilac name, which is given to dairy cows to stimulate milk production. However, BCA has encountered some pushback. The group says that several billboard companies that do business in Indianapolis, where Lilly is headquartered, have refused to accept its ad, which reads: “Eli Lilly is making us sick. Tell them to stop.” A spokeswoman for BCA, which wants Lilly to stop making Posilac, says local and national billboard com... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134258 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:34:48 +0100 4134258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040794&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FxQlJDBf45iE%2F Yet another drugmaker has run afoul of the law. This time, the culprit is GeneScience Pharmaceutical, a Chinese company that has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing human growth hormones in the US. Also copping a plea was Lei Jin, the ceo and founder, who is on probation for five years. The deal, in which GeneScience pleaded guilty to a felony while Jin pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor, requires a $3 million payment to a “Clean Competition Fund” for supporting drug-free sports and forfeiting another $4.5 million to the government, according to court documents. The move, by the way, comes three years after GeneScience was charged following a scandal over international trafficking of illegal body-building drugs, including steroids. Known as Operation Raw Deal, the US government crack... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040794 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:06:41 +0100 4040794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976709&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FKdHrZGFxZoY%2F After several years of legal sparring, a federal judge has dismissed the whistleblower lawsuit that Peter Rost filed against Pfizer. For those who do not recall, Rost is the controversial former Pfizer exec who allegated that Genotropin, a human growth hormone, was marketed for unapproved uses, such as combating aging in adults and treating short stature in children. The drug was initially marketed by Pharmacia, which is where Rost worked before the company was bought by Pfizer. The US Justice Department failed to join his lawsuit, but Rost last year succeeded in winning the right to proceed on a narrower basis by attempting to cite numerous instances in Indiana and Kentucky in which Genotropin marketing may have violated the federal False Claims Act. Specifically, he argued Pfizer engaged... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976709 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:22:11 +0100 3976709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3969015&cid=t_121753_87_f&fid=39260&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvaccineblogs.com%2Fvideo-shiv-chopra-talks-about-how-health-canada-is-corrupt-to-the-core%2F (Source: Vaccine Blogs) Vaccine Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3969015 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:40:54 +0100 3969015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858437&cid=t_121753_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fgot-hormone-free-milk%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern There is much more to milk than meets the eye. Not only are there hundreds of different dairies that are producing, but there are also categories like hormone free milk to consider while you’re making your grocery list. Around 2005, the price of milk spiked, something many of us tend to take in stride question free, but grumble about as we push our carts to the check out line. Between 2005-2006, states like California were eliminating the use of rBGH, a bovine growth hormone, in dairy cattle, making them hormone free, but also less productive (hence the price hike). The majority of milk produced within the United States are now hormone free. But what’s the big deal? Studies have indicated that rBGH may increase your risk of producing a cancer-... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858437 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:12:56 +0100 3858437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746693&cid=t_121753_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdouching-donts-daily-health-quiz%2F Ready to get schooled about your health? Our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Douching may have been the thing back in the day, but now it’s a no-no. Do you know why? #MicroPollDiv_264562 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Human growth hormone (hGH) sounds like a mad-scientist serum that’s used to grow pod people, but it’s actually a naturally-occurring hormone that builds muscle, burns fat, raises energy, and maintains lower blood sugar levels. Arginine, an amino acid, supports healthy levels of hGH. Which foods contain arginine: Pecans, broccoli, cottage cheese, collared greens, or water... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746693 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:00:42 +0100 3746693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610472&cid=t_121753_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fsurvey-most-patients-with-hv.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610472 Sat, 29 May 2010 13:06:00 +0100 3610472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607755&cid=t_121753_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Ffda-committee-unanimously-recommends.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607755 Fri, 28 May 2010 13:13:00 +0100 3607755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590510&cid=t_121753_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F82%2Fconsistently-working-for-skin-rejuvenation%2F Here’s a brief look at the latest research in skin rejuvenation.  It seems that a more youthful look is something that anyone can have, if they work at it. How hard is the work?  It takes motivation and consistency to achieve and maintain results on your own. If you were a one-time sun worshiper, you won’t see an immediate change unless you are willing to invest in cosmetic surgery or spa treatments.  If you have good skin right now, keeping it is relatively easy. A person’s lifestyle can affect their appearance as much as anything else.  Researchers have known for years that cigarette smoking, lack of sleep and overexposure to sunlight contribute to a prematurely aged appearance. So, the first steps are preventative measures that will allow your skin’s natural reparative proce... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3590510 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:07:23 +0100 3590510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490736&cid=t_121753_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D913                               To all the ladies and men out there who find themselves up against the clock of aging, seeing all those facial lines and creases appearing out of nowhere – it is time to fight back! I remember a time when I worked for a greeting card company and the biggest selling card was a birthday one.. It said, “May the bluebird of happiness…..crap all over your birthday cake!” That was over 40 years ago, and maybe we should update the message to appeal to today’s audience. ” May the nightingale of the Bronx…..crap all over your face!” They can, and do now, in spas across the Nation- and it will cost you $180 to have it happen. Based on a traditional skin care secret practiced by the beautiful Geisha of Japan... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490736 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:25:14 +0100 3490736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737868&cid=t_121753_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D710 Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) (commonly known as “man that insensitive woman is a dude!” syndrome) It used to be easy to tell if a boy was a boy, and a girl was a girl.  Now, it isn’t.  We all know that “looks can be deceiving” so just a general inspection of a pection doesn’t always mean anything.  So, we had to turn to chromosomal analysis -you know, the XX and the XY thing?  Boys have the Y, the girls X.   Some men think that the absence of Y is a genetic defect!  LOL!  I know the women are convinced that a Y is a genetic anomaly.  With the concerns unfair advantages relating to performance enhancing testosterones, human growth hormone, and red blood cell stimulating factors – who knew that the discussion would turn back to g... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737868 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:30:10 +0100 2737868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1947167&cid=t_121753_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fanti-frailty-pill-for-seniors-new-drug.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1947167 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:40:00 +0100 1947167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440007&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F289484147%2F Last February, the controversial gadfly and former Pfizer exec cleared a hurdle in his ongoing whistleblower lawsuit against Pfizer. In a filing, Rost cited approximately 200 instances in Indiana which Genotropin, a human growth hormone, was marketed by Pharmacia (which was bought by Pfizer) for unapproved uses, such as combating aging in adults and treating short stature in children. Providing such detail was needed for the case to proceed. And the move signaled two potentially significant developments. One is the long-term implication for Pfizer, should Rost ultimately prevail. The other is that his efforts may serve as a template for other whistleblowers who are similarly stymied by federal judges seeking details that are, otherwise, very hard to come by. Pfizer, however, last month tu... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440007 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:53:49 +0100 1440007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152857&cid=t_121753_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F217052601%2F The US Sentencing Commission apparently wants to get tough with people, not just companies, who inappropriately distribute human growth hormone, or HGH, or who violate the Prescription Drug Marketing Act, among other things, according to its list of final priorities, the FDA Law blog tells us. And so the agency will soon be issuing proposed guidelines for stiffening sentences. The move reflects, most likely, the headlines generated by HGH recently. Three months ago, for instance, Specialty Distribution Servicesa unit of Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefits manager, agreed to pay a $10.5 million fine for illegally supplying patients, particularly athletes, with HGH. The PDMA, by the way, which was enacted in April 1988, requires state licensing of wholesale distributors under certain fede... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152857 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:49:33 +0100 1152857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=965185&cid=t_121753_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F10%2F20%2Fin-praise-of-the-knockout-mouse.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DTis the season of the Nobel, and we, ordinary mortals, should rejoice. Global warming was acknowledged as real yet again, sneering antediluvian conservatives notwithstanding. The prize for Chemistry was given for discovery of reactions occurring of the surface of solids—which enabled the invention of none other than the iPOD, among others. The prize for Economics was give for something that I really don’t understand, despite my earnest efforts. And the prize for Physiology and Medicine was given for something that sounds straight out of the boxing ring: the knockout mouse. But this is something too important to dismiss with a shrug and rolled eyes. This technology is already giving us something far more important than the iPOD—it’s a huge ste... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=965185 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:48:41 +0100 965185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=891626&cid=t_121753_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F159571523%2Fincreased_dosage_of_norditropi_1.html Novo Nordisk A/S announced that it has received approval for its drug, Norditropin, from the FDA. Norditropin is for use on children with Turner's Sydrome. Turner's Syndrome is a rare chromosomal condition that is caused by a complete or partial lack of the X chromosome in girls. Short stature is the most common feature of Turner's and Norditropin targets this. Results from a clinical trial found that 80% of patients receiving a higher than previously approved dosage reach normal adult height."Turner syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder of females characterizedby short stature and the lack of sexual development at puberty. Amongaffected females, physical features may include a short neck with a webbedappearance, heart defects, kidney abnormalities and various other... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=891626 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:00:35 +0100 891626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682488&cid=t_121753_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F18%2Fif-it-ducks-then-its-a-quack.html Today I saw Constance Congdon's adaptation of Moliere's 17th century play, "The Imaginary Invalid" and was rolling in the aisle with laughter.  But, as in all things humorous, there is an underlying, stinging veracity that makes you ponder, seriously, the very topics that have made you laugh.First, some pictures, and then, the prologue to this wonderful play:               And now, back to the prologue of the play:"We are doctors come to warn you of the phonies out to harm you, could your guru be a schmuck?  If it quacks, then it's a duck!Your guru scoffs at your queries, and all his precious theories won't stand up to some flack?  If it ducks, then it's a quack! (Quack!)If you are... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682488 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:49:36 +0100 682488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644951&cid=t_121753_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Fearly-hair-loss-may-signal-diabetes-risk-in-men%2F Filed under: Type 2, ResearchWhen I was 19, I started to notice a little bit of hair loss. I'll admit it, I freaked. Fortunately, the trend didn't continue, and several years later the state of my pate is still good. What I didn't realize at the time, and what I didn't realize until I recently came across a study from the Institute of Endocrinology in Prague, is that young men with thinning hair are at a greater risk of diabetes. After analyzing the blood of several men, the researchers discovered that men who began losing their hair before the age of 30 were more likely to be insulin resistant -- increasing their risk of diabetes. The results of the study also suggested that as hair growth hormone decreased, insulin resistance increased. So, if you happen to be a guy under the age of 30, ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644951 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644951