August 1, 2015

1999: Harmful experiments on the most vulnerabe

1999: Experiments on the most vulnerable The research community has consistently demonstrated its disregard for individual patient-subjects’

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1999: Harmful experiments on the most vulnerabe

October 7, 2012

America’s Healthcare Crisis–Part II–What Do We Get for $$$ ?

IV. What Do We Get for All That Money? According to the Kaiser Foundation:[1] The number of

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America’s Healthcare Crisis–Part II–What Do We Get for $$$ ?

September 15, 2012

US Healthcare Third Leading Cause of Death_Barbara Starfield, MD

Is US Healthcare Really the best in the World? Starfield_JAMA_2000  The findings by Barbara Starfield, MD, of

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US Healthcare Third Leading Cause of Death_Barbara Starfield, MD

August 20, 2012

Rx Drugs Recalled for Safety Issues from US market

FDA Drug Recall Due to Safety Issues  1980 – 2011   Drug Name:                                                                Approved                               Withdrawn   Methaqualone

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Rx Drugs Recalled for Safety Issues from US market

February 26, 2007

Counter-Detailing Anti-drug Reps Coming to Educate Doctors

There is a misperception that because a drug is an FDA-approved prescription medicine, it's safe and effective.

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Counter-Detailing Anti-drug Reps Coming to Educate Doctors

January 22, 2007

Role of Litigation in Defining Drug Risks_JAMA / BMJ

Below are excerpts from two timely articles that offer persuasive arguments backed by evidence demonstrating that litigation

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Role of Litigation in Defining Drug Risks_JAMA / BMJ

October 26, 2006

Protecting Human Subjects in Research: Are Current Safeguards Adequate?

Protecting Human Subjects in Research: Are Current Safeguards Adequate? AHRP Testimony submitted to Congressional Committee April 23,

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Protecting Human Subjects in Research: Are Current Safeguards Adequate?

October 26, 2006

Sharav / Cassidy – OHRP Testimony, 4/01

Testimony Submitted to the  Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) by Vera Hassner Sharav and  Marie M.

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Sharav / Cassidy – OHRP Testimony, 4/01

October 26, 2006

Drug Warnings: Are They Effective? USA Today

Drug Warnings: Are They Effective? USA Today Tue, 26 Apr 2005 How effective are drug warnings? USA

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Drug Warnings: Are They Effective? USA Today

October 26, 2006

Merck / Johnson & Johnson/ Lilly-Zyprexa: $690 Million settlement / a Flowering of Diabetes Drugs

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Merck / Johnson & Johnson/ Lilly-Zyprexa: $690 Million settlement / a Flowering of Diabetes Drugs

October 26, 2006

Mosholder Suppressed Report Posted/ Bush Moves to Block Medical Suits – NYT

Mosholder Suppressed Report Posted/ Bush Moves to Block Medical Suits – NYT Mon, 26 Jul 2004 The

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Mosholder Suppressed Report Posted/ Bush Moves to Block Medical Suits – NYT

October 26, 2006

FDA Underhanded Tactics Against Medical Officer Who Blew the Whistle

FDA Underhanded Tactics Against Medical Officer Who Blew the Whistle Mon, 29 Nov 2004 The Food and

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FDA Underhanded Tactics Against Medical Officer Who Blew the Whistle

October 26, 2006

How Did the Vioxx Debacle Happen? USA Today / Lancet

How Did the Vioxx Debacle Happen? USA Today / Lancet Tue, 12 Oct 2004 Dr. Eric Topol

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How Did the Vioxx Debacle Happen? USA Today / Lancet

October 26, 2006

Trial Lawyers Are Taking Aim at the Drug Industry_NYT

Trial Lawyers Are Taking Aim at the Drug Industry_NYT Sun, 18 May 2003 It appears that trial

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Trial Lawyers Are Taking Aim at the Drug Industry_NYT