Last week the below article was the subject of one of my tweets regarding lack of ethics and disclosure on part of FDA staff. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203436904577153160177537828.html?mod=WSJ_article_forsub “FDA advisers, in a recent vote, said the benefits of four popular Bayer AG birth-control … Continue reading ››
So VCs spent millions on developing vaccines for people that can’t exercise control and wound up with huge losses? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/04/health/04vaccine.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&ref=health Even the lead research chemist in this field admits that a vaccine that cures a cocaine addict, does not prevent … Continue reading ››
“Job crushing health care bill” how many times have we heard that phrase this year? Almost as often as ‘flash floods’. Upon closer examination beyond the political sound bite, I am finding out how true that really is, particularly for … Continue reading ››
NYC had its first non-smoking day, a welcome relief to those of us skilled at dodging the offensive plumes that greet us as we exit every building. Normally, this would be cause for celebration, particularly if Bloomberg succeeds in getting … Continue reading ››
Unless your child enters the doctor’s office with an obvious gaping wound, a few initial questions are necessary to arrive at a correct diagnosis. However in our “speed-dating” arena of health care, often the physician does not take the time … Continue reading ››
