Big Pharma Deals Galore

What's going to happen with big pharma?

A number of players have taken a beating. The time for deal-making is prime.

Check out the "Pharma Deal Bracket" for predictions on what might happen in terms of pharmaceutical industry consolidation.

What will this mean for consumers?

Suckered by the "Popes of Cardiology"--LDL is Bullshit?

Have we been suckered by the "Popes of Cardiology" (who have also made a bundle of cash in the process)?

Could it really be true that LDL cholesterol is bullshit? That LDL values should be ignored?

I just read two kick-ass posts from Maggie Mahar at Health Beat.

Check out The Cholesterol Con Part I and Part II.

I Love to Menstruate, Don't You?

Check out Annuale, the new oral contraceptive that allows for once-a-year menstruation.

Tying Pharma Rep Income to Outcomes?

Could it actually happen that pharmaceutical rep income will one day be tied to patient outcomes or health status within a territory?