Studies and Surveys

07/19/2011 - 4:17pm
Multipayer patient-centered medical homes may boost health outcomes for diabetes patients

A new report published in the June issue of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety found that diabetes patients can benefit from multipayer patient-centered medical homes.

07/19/2011 - 1:30pm
Investigational antidepressant garners positive results in late-stage clinical trial

Patients taking an investigative antidepressant undergoing late-stage clinical development showed “significant” improvement, according to study results released Monday.

07/19/2011 - 12:46pm
Portion control shouldn't be ignored by CPGs, Mintel says

Research firm Mintel hosted its New Products and Consumer Insights Pavilion in New Orleans last week and highlighted the importance of portion size, noting that many consumer packaged goods companies ignore the nutrition guideline.

07/19/2011 - 11:20am
Survey: Food shoppers look for value amid rising prices, shrinking package sizes

Rising food prices and shrinking package sizes are a top concern for consumers, according to Deloitte's "2011 Consumer Food and Product Insight Survey."

07/18/2011 - 11:29am
BTS shopping budgets drop, Internet remains go-to source for deals

Back-to-school budgets will moderately decrease this year, but more consumers will turn to the Internet to score the best deals.

07/18/2011 - 11:08am
Minimal drug interaction found between Livalo, HIV drugs

A statin made by Eli Lilly and Kowa Pharmaceuticals America appears to work well with drugs used to treat HIV, according to a study presented at the sixth International AIDS Society conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Rome.

07/14/2011 - 11:42am
Bayer HealthCare study suggests acne treatment may help sufferers with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

A new study conducted by Bayer HealthCare suggests that an investigational treatment for acne may be suitable for patients with dark complexions whose acne includes a condition that causes irregular discoloration of the skin known as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH.

07/14/2011 - 10:34am
Study finds vitamin D deficiency could increase chance of muscle injury in athletes

Vitamin D deficiency may increase the chance of muscle injuries in elite athletes, specifically NFL football players, suggested a recent study presented last week at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s annual meeting.

07/12/2011 - 12:12pm
Survey says 6-in-10 adults don’t eat enough fruits and veggies

Despite the common perception that kids are always reluctant to eat their greens, a new survey by Midwest retailer Meijer found that almost 6-in-10 adults don’t think they’re eating enough fruits and vegetables, while kids seem to be eating enough.

07/08/2011 - 2:01pm
Decision Resources: Victoza may outpace Byetta

Novo Nordisk could be outpacing Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals in the diabetes wars, according to an analysis by healthcare market research firm Decision Resources.

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