Marketing push for Clarinex fuels doctor sales force growth
The piece notes Schering-Plough's use of a large sales force and doctor coupons to promote Clarinex over Claritin as Claritin nears patent expiry. It argues that doctor decisions favor sales-driven information over science, with ImpactsRx data showing 80,000 sales reps and first six months as pivotal for new drugs.
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Scherling-Plough
Wall Street Journal
Arco Arena
ImpactRx
Volunteers Honored During National Week at ENMMC
A letter from Eastern New Mexico Medical Center salutes volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21 27. It praises volunteers in Roswell and nationwide including candy stripers and pastoral care staff and thanks them for lifting lives spirits and hearts.
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Roswell
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Today in History highlights key 20th century events
On April 11, 1951 Truman relieved Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Far East. In 1945 American soldiers freed Buchenwald. In 1968 Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act a week after King’s assassination. Apollo 13 launched in 1970.
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Truman
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MacArthur
Far East
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Mary
Buchenwald
Germany
Britain
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Napoleon Bonaparte
France
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King Jr
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Governor Proclaims Medical Assistants Week in New Mexico
Betty Kennedy of Roswell and Darrel Schreder of Hobbs attend as Gov. Jerry Apodaca signs a proclamation honoring Medical Assistants Week through April 17. Kathi Perkowski and Jackie Studdard win Roswell Woman's Club art scholarships. Goddard High names April students of the month William Mendez and Scot C. Miller. Miller aims for the Air Force Academy, Mendez for business at NMSU Las Cruces.
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Betty Kennedy
Roswell
Darrel Schreder
Hobbs
Jerry Apodaca
New Mexico
State Society of Medical Assistants
Kathi Perkowski
Jackie Studdard
U.S. Air Force Academy
Mendez
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
GOP primary war looms as New Mexico contenders clash
In Albuquerque the Republican race heats up as Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley Rod Burpo and John Sanchez vie for the nomination. Dendahl’s behind the scenes influence irks Bradley supporters while Sanchez gains momentum after a strong convention showing. Bill Richardson pursues the general election after Democrats name him their nominee.
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John Dendahl
GOP
Gary King
Bill Richardson
Ray Powell
New Mexico
King
Dendahl
Walter Bradley
Rod Burpo
John Sanchez
Bradley
Sanchez
George W. Bush
Bradley-Sanchez
Shane Sommers
George W
State House
Raymond Sanchez
Social Security fund solvent until 2041 despite privatization push
The Social Security trustees report the system remains solvent until 2041 with no benefit cuts or changes needed this year. Bush administration pushes privatization, but critics warn of future shortfalls after trust funds exhaust, urging gradual reforms while preserving aid to elderly disabled and children.
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Bush
Wall Street
Jo Anne Barnhart
House
Richard Gephardt
Individual rights clash with collective gun control views
Opinion notes the national split over Second Amendment scope after Sept 11, with liberals arguing for individual gun ownership rights and conservatives urging limits. It cites Harvard professor Lawrence Tribe and the 5th Circuit ruling in United States v Emerson, framing the debate as constitutional meaning plus public will.
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Harvard
5Th Circuit
United States
Emerson
U.S
Las Vegas
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Walter Cronkite
American Civil Liberties Union
George
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