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Depression :: Anchen’s Bupropion Extended-Release Tablets for major depressive disorder patients

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the first generic version of Wellbutrin XL (Bupropion hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets, which are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The approval is an important step in the agency’s effort to increase the availability of lower-cost generic medications. In 2005, Wellbutrin XL was the 21st highest-selling brand-name drug in the United States, with sales totaling $1,326,323,000 as reported in the online magazine Drug Topics.

Diabetes :: Drug treatment slows macular vision loss in diabetics

A drug commonly used to slow the loss of central vision has shown promise in stemming a common precursor of blindness in diabetics, which involves the same central light-sensitive area of retina, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute scientists report.

Nutrition :: Commercial marketing in schools may discourage healthy nutrition environment for students

Commercial activity permitted in schools, such as soft drink ads; the use of Channel One broadcasts in classrooms; sales incentives from soft drink bottlers; and exclusive beverage contracts may discourage a “nutrition-friendly” environment for students, says researchers.

Salmonella :: Queen Victoria brand spinach may contain salmonella

Canadians in the Atlantic provinces are being warned not to eat a U.S. brand of fresh spinach – Queen Victoria brand spinach that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.

Depression :: Patients’ requests for antidepressants can influence physician evaluation of depression

Patients who initiate a general discussion about the need for antidepressant medication with their primary-care physician are more likely to be thoroughly evaluated for depression than those who make a brand-specific request or no request, according to a new study in the December issue of Medical Care.

Consumer :: Feeling sad about Iraq, it won’t keep you from buying American products

The United States’ involvement in Iraq has generated a lot of debate about the potential impact on American businesses abroad. Yet, very little systematic research has addressed the effect of geo-political conflicts on consumer decision-making. Now, a new study explores how our range of reactions to political events may affect purchasing. Notably, the researchers found that not all negative feelings towards a country will lead to product evaluations based on country of origin.

The message in advertising is irrelevant, new research shows

Creativity and emotion are what makes advertising successful, not the message it is trying to get over, new research shows. Dr Robert Heath, from the University of Bath’s School of Management, found that advertisements with high levels of emotional content enhanced how people felt about brands, even when there was no real message.

Cervical Cancer :: Most girls and parents would accept HPV vaccine

A new survey finds most Canadian girls and their parents want young women to be vaccinated against the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer.

Osteoporosis :: Bone loss with Depo Provera declines after 2 years

A new study, published in Fertility and Sterility, conducted by Dr. M. Kathleen Clark from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, revealed that bone loss, after continued use of DMPA use, does not go on indefinitely.

Brain :: MRI shows brains respond better to name brands

Your brain may be determining what car you buy before you’ve even taken a test drive. A new study gauging the brain’s response to product branding has found that strong brands elicit strong activity in our brains. The findings were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.