Opinion | Mandatory Retirement Age for Physicians: Yea or Nay?
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, JD, MS, discusses the ongoing debate on whether physicians could be legally forced to retire at a certain age like other professionals –- judges, FBI agents, commercial pilots, military officers, and others. Following is a transcript of his remarks: Is it just me, or are you […]
FDA Grants De Novo Request for Neuromodulatory System for Urge Incontinence
The FDA has granted a de novo marketing request for the Revi System for tibial neuromodulation to treat urinary incontinence with or without urinary urgency, BlueWind Medical announced on Thursday. The de novo request allows for treatment of men and women with urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Clinicians should follow applicable clinical guidelines and use professional […]
FDA OKs Over-the-Counter Gel for Erectile Dysfunction
The FDA has granted over-the-counter marketing authorization to MED3000 (Eroxon), the first nonprescription topical gel for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), maker Futura Medical announced on Monday. According to the company, MED3000 has “a 10-minute onset of action” that sets it apart from prescription PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), which typically require […]
Opinion | Why Are Female Doctors Sued Nearly Half as Often as Male Doctors?
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King, MS, discusses a new analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA) that looks at the nearly one-third (31.2%) of U.S. physicians that in 2022 reported they had previously been sued. Following is a transcript of his remarks: A new analysis of lawsuits against doctors yields both […]
Scientific-Integrity Watchdog Slaps Lawsuit on Maker of Homeopathic Pills
A nonprofit scientific advocacy group sued Boiron last week for deceptively marketing its homeopathic products, legal documents show. The Center for Inquiry (CFI) filed the lawsuit Thursday against Boiron, a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer that sells homeopathic treatments, claiming that the company deceives customers about the nature and effectiveness of its products. The complaint alleges that Boiron […]