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WebMD reports growth in online advertising sales

October 10, 2008

Online health information provider WebMD is expecting strong numbers for the third quarter, due in part to increased industry foresight and new marketing programs for 2009.

Johnson & Johnson reorganizes PR team

October 09, 2008

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced a restructuring of its public affairs and corporate communications team.

FDA to launch drug name review pilot project

October 08, 2008

FDA will initiate a pilot project to help manufacturers choose safer proprietary drug names.

Lilly to buy ImClone

October 07, 2008

Lilly will buy ImClone for $6.5 billion, or $70 a share, cash.

Look out WebMD: Waterfront Media to merge with Revolution Health

October 03, 2008

Waterfront Media has announced a merger with Revolution Health, creating a formidable rival to online health leader WebMD.

FDA under investigation for faux-bid PR contract

October 02, 2008

The FDA may have circumvented government policy by holding a sham bid for a $300,000 PR contract that ultimately went to DC shop Qorvis Communications, The Washington Post reported today.

Cephalon required to disclose physician payments

October 01, 2008

Cephalon has entered into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services that mandates physician-payment disclosures.

Merck to disclose some education grants

September 26, 2008

Beginning in October, Merck will disclose certain grants made by its Global Human Health division.

HIV drug market to grow, but not for everyone

September 25, 2008

Patent expiries combined with new drugs, drug classes and an increased need worldwide will stir up the HIV market in the coming years, according to a new Datamonitor report.

Dusa, Topin & Associates take three Doctors' Choice awards

September 24, 2008

Dusa's ClindaReach professional ads, created by Topin & Associates, snagged three awards at the AMM's Doctors' Choice Awards luncheon.