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Pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan pled guilty for its off-label promotion of Botox and will pay $600 million to settle additional charges in a longstanding federal investigation. Botox is best known for its ability to smooth out wrinkles, but it is also approved to treat spasms in the neck, wrist and fingers, eye muscle disorders and excessive […]

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced that it has reached a resolution with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the previously reported Government investigation into Allergan’s past U.S. sales and marketing practices relating to certain therapeutic uses of BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA). Allergan has been cooperating with the Government in a multi-year investigation […]

In a sign of their value in a shorthanded clinical workforce, nurse practitioners (NPs) in group practices saw their compensation increase 4.9% last year, outpacing physicians as a whole, according to the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).Compensation for primary care physicians rose 2.9% in 2009, the MGMA reports in its latest Physician Compensation and Production […]

Botulinum toxin A (Botox) has a new off-label role in significantly reducing the postoperative pain that has discouraged many women from accepting silicone implant breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Allen Gabriel, MD, assistant professor of surgery at Loma Linda University in California, has demonstrated in a small but hypothesis-driven randomized clinical trial that botulinum effectively addresses the […]

Open any beauty magazine and it seems as though all the models have full, pronounced cheeks and a firm, tight jaw line. In contrast, aging causes a loss of volume across the middle of the face, resulting in a flattened or sunken cheek structure with sagging jowls that can make the face appear drawn, tired […]

Pharmacists are in a good position to tell patients that sand, water, snow, and clouds reflect and intensify the sun’s rays, causing unsuspected sun damage, even in shade, and that protecting skin from sun damage should be incorporated into a daily routine. Statistics The sun produces ultraviolet (UV) radiation A and B. UVB has traditionally […]

An injectable cosmetic filler that smooths out facial wrinkles has been suspended from use after it was found to cause painful redness, bruising and swelling in some patients.   Novabel is marketed as “the gentle, powerful, versatile dermal shaper” by its manufacturer, Merz. Since its introduction in January the algae-based product has been used by cosmetic […]

Teens in the United States got about 12,000 Botox treatments last year. It’s a disturbing statistic, but not as upsetting as it seems at first glance, although the New York Times cited “outrage” after 18-year-old celebrity, Charice, recently had a Botox treatment, which apparently was for both cosmetic and medical reasons. Even celebrity watcher Perez […]

Botox, Artecoll, Juvaderm, Restylane – the list goes on an on. We’ve all heard of them but many people considering a cosmetic procedure don’t fully understand the basics of these products. In recent years, minimally invasive procedures have become increasingly popular within the fields of cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine. Most popular amongst these non-surgical […]

We hear a lot of talk about antioxidants, and how they are good for our skin and body. But are all antioxidants created equal? First let’s get down to what antioxidants are. According to Jennifer Linder M.D. , an antioxidant is a vitamin, mineral or enzyme that is capable of counteracting the damaging effects of […]