June 5, 2012

J & J Suspends Prostate Cancer Drug Trial–Why?

A dust storm is being kicked up following the announcement at the annual meeting of the American

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J & J Suspends Prostate Cancer Drug Trial–Why?

April 5, 2012

9 Medical Specialties Recommend Reducing 45 Tests

By some estimates, unnecessary medical treatment constitutes one-third of medical spending in the United States. Some doctors

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9 Medical Specialties Recommend Reducing 45 Tests

January 21, 2011

FDA to Approve PET Scan for Alzheimer’s?

On January 19, 2011, the FDA expressed concerns about an Alzheimer’s brain imaging PET scan that is

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FDA to Approve PET Scan for Alzheimer’s?

July 19, 2010

NYT Promotes Alzheimer’s Expansion

Miller promoted unsubstantiated claims about "Weapons of Mass Destruction" on the front page of The New York

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NYT Promotes Alzheimer’s Expansion

April 8, 2010

In Medicine, the Power of No vs. Psychiatry’s Mass Overtreatment

New York Times columnist, David Leonhardt, applauds the new Medicare policy inaugurating comparative risk/ benefit analyses of

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In Medicine, the Power of No vs. Psychiatry’s Mass Overtreatment

October 25, 2009

Research Uproar: Cancer Clinic Investigation Broad Implications

Carle Foundation Hospital is one of 400 federally designated community research sites comprising a network of 3,400

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Research Uproar: Cancer Clinic Investigation Broad Implications

October 21, 2009

Americans Hostage to Profit-Driven Healthcare System

Recent independent reports analyzing various barometers measuring the effect of American medical practice guidelines and consequent treatment

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Americans Hostage to Profit-Driven Healthcare System

December 29, 2008

Marcia Angell: Drug Co & Doctors: A Story of Corruption

Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption By Marcia Angell, MD, former Editor in Chief of

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Marcia Angell: Drug Co & Doctors: A Story of Corruption

March 5, 2007

: Public Health Agency Tied to Chemical Industry_LAT

The Los Angeles Times has uncovered an example of industry-influenced"science" under the auspices of the National Institutes

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: Public Health Agency Tied to Chemical Industry_LAT

October 26, 2006

The Crawford Resignation Mystery

The Crawford Resignation Mystery Sat, 24 Sep 2005 Merrill Goozner of Center for Science in the Public

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The Crawford Resignation Mystery

October 26, 2006

All pesticides pose serious health risks to humans–especially children

Comprehensive scientific review concluded: All pesticides pose serious health risks to humans–especially children Sat, 8 May 2004

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All pesticides pose serious health risks to humans–especially children

October 26, 2006

Sen Grassley Expands Investigation – Why did FDA approve Vioxx for Children???

Sen Grassley Expands Investigation – Why did FDA approve Vioxx for Children??? Mon, 18 Oct 2004 The

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Sen Grassley Expands Investigation – Why did FDA approve Vioxx for Children???

October 26, 2006

Research at US Veterans Hospitals Nationwide Under Investigation_NYT

Research at US Veterans Hospitals Nationwide Under Investigation_NYT Sun, 13 Apr 2003 Veterans returning from service in

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Research at US Veterans Hospitals Nationwide Under Investigation_NYT

October 26, 2006

Feds Launch Probe of VA Hiring Practices – Albany Hired Researcher Despite Revoked License

Feds Launch Probe of VA Hiring Practices_Albany Hired Researcher Despite Revoked License Thu, 20 Feb 2003 BNA

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Feds Launch Probe of VA Hiring Practices – Albany Hired Researcher Despite Revoked License