Will 2 to 5 year old Amer. kids be exposed to Smallpox Vaccine? Israeli Intelligence says “No immediate threat” Sat, 28 Dec 2002 What is the Administration’s final decision regarding the proposed smallpox vaccine trial that would expose 40 children aged 2 to 5 years old to a controversial live…
July 18, 2002 Anthrax Vaccine Not Safe and Effective – Emergency Medicine News FYI In her letter in the July issue of Emergency Medicine News (below) Dr. Meryl Nass cites a body of evidence linking the anthrax vaccine with systemic adverse medical reactions, and 100,000 to possibly 200,000 veterans who…
Drug Tested in Gulf War Is Approved for Troops_NYT Thu, 6 Feb 2003 The New York Times reports that FDA has approved the drug, pyridostigmine bromide for use by the military. The drug had been used experimentally during the Gulf War in 1991. It has been the center of controversy…
Drugging Our Kids – New American Mon, 25 Aug 2003 A powerful article in the current New American holds a mirror to the irresponsible medical involvement of school officials and what has become common practice of forcing children to swallow psychotropic drugs. “Despite the dangers posed by drugs such as…
FDA approves Paxil for Premenstrual cramps Wed, 3 Sep 2003 On September 2, the FDA approved Paxil (Seroxat) for yet another newly invented “condition.” Inasmuch as those most likely to complain about premenstrual discomfort which has been labeled, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)–are likely to be pubescent girls, FDA’s approval is…
Conflicts of Interest Taint UK Gov panel investigating SSRI Wed, 19 Mar 2003 An article from the UK Guardian sheds light on how the credibility of an expert investigative government appointed committee is corrupted by financial conflicts of interest. Mounting complaints from patients and the UK watchdog organization, Social Audit,…
Lilly's aggressive marketing of Xigris does indeed epitomize the worst ofthis industry's mission.
The risks of the drugs far outweigh their benefits, said Vera Sharav, president of the Alliance for Human Research Protection, a New York-based consumer advocacy group.
Below the New York Times provides a summary of Crawford's selective disclosure and concealment of his financial holdings while he was
Commissioner, noting Crawford's ignoble tenure:
FDA's Dr. Steven Galson, like his predecessor who now occupies a position in the Commissioner's office, demonstrates disconnectedness from reality, much like Nero who fiddled while Rome burned…
"The drugs most commonly used to soothe agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s disease are no more effective than placebos for most patients, and put them at risk of serious side effects, including confusion, sleepiness and Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms, researchers are reporting
today."
According to a investigative report issued by the Israeli Health Ministry, the doctors "conducted illegal and unethical testing on thousands of elderly patients for years.
