Skin benefits with a novel emollient-treated menstrual pad.

Manufacturers of consumer products consistently seek to improve marketed products in terms of both safety and efficacy. The desire for continued improvement is seen even in well-established products such as catamenial products which have existed in some form for thousands of years. A recent innovation in the design of menstrual pads is the addition of a surface finish of emollient for the purpose of increasing comfort during wear.

Current issues in clinical research and the development of new pharmaceuticals.

As a normal part of the drug development process, U.S. pharmaceutical companies conduct many thousands of clinical trials each year.