The US government is initiating several radical medical experiments that will ensure widespread, increased use of mostly toxic drugs whose adverse effects trigger chronic, debilitating illnesses.
Rather than having a deterrent effect, the number of Big Pharma high profile criminal settlements is increasing and the settlements are getting bigger.
Is US Health Really the Best in the World?
Information concerning the deficiencies of US Medical care has been accumulating.
Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, the FDA’s principal deputy commissioner, acknowledged: “The message here is that there were problems with the integrity of F.D.A.’s decision-making process that have solutions.”
The Institute of Medicine has issued a “scolding,” “stinging,” and “damning” report about financial conflicts of interest in American medicine involving pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology companies.
"The corporate death penalty may be appropriate in cases involving recidivist violators, corporations that are deemed to be incapable of reform (i.e. inherently criminogenic)…"
After 25 years the preventable death of Libby Zion at the age of 18 at (then) New York Hospital (Cornell) continues to haunt the medical establishment.
Using drugs to cope with battlefield traumas is not discussed much outside the Army, but inside the service it has been the subject of debate for years.
Are you aware that if you are in an accident in the U.S. your organs may be surgically removed without your consent?
"When an expert joins this kind of board, clearly it's going to compromise their ability to speak out"
No Free Lunch is an example of disingenuous focus on trivia while avoiding the real issues that are corrupting medicine.
In essence FDA proposals merely change the seating arrangement on the deck of the sinking Titanic. Eli Lilly announced that it intends to seek FDA approval for a long-lasting injectable form of Zyprexa (taken once a month).
