As The FTC Goes After Bloggers, Doctors Making Millions Promoting Drugs With Little Oversight | Techdirt

As The FTC Goes After Bloggers, Doctors Making Millions Promoting Drugs With Little Oversight | Techdirt:

"In view of this control and the conflicts of interest that permeate the enterprise, it is not surprising that industry-sponsored trials published in medical journals consistently favor sponsors' drugs--largely because negative results are not published, positive results are repeatedly published in slightly different forms, and a positive spin is put on even negative results. A review of seventy-four clinical trials of antidepressants, for example, found that thirty-seven of thirty-eight positive studies were published. But of the thirty-six negative studies, thirty-three were either not published or published in a form that conveyed a positive outcome. It is not unusual for a published paper to shift the focus from the drug's intended effect to a secondary effect that seems more favorable. "

TEDX — Endocrine Interruption: General Information

TEDX — Endocrine Interruption: General Information:

"The endocrine system is the exquisitely balanced system of glands and hormones that regulates such vital functions as body growth, response to stress, sexual development and behavior, production and utilization of insulin, rate of metabolism, intelligence and behavior, and the ability to reproduce. Hormones are chemicals such as insulin, thyroxin, estrogen, and testosterone that interact with specific target cells. The interactions occur through a number of mechanisms, the easiest of which to conceptualize is the lock and key. For example, target cells such as those in the uterus contain receptors (locks) into which specific estrogenic hormones (keys) can attach and thereby cause specific biological actions, such as regulating ovulation or terminating pregnancy. Other endocrine disrupting mechanisms include binding hormone transport proteins or other proteins involved in signaling pathways, inhibiting or inducing enzymes, interfering with uptake and export from cells, and modifying gene expression."

Genital Deformaties Harbinger of Chemical Effects

Science & Environment Articles | Genital Deformaties Harbinger of Chemical Effects | Miller-McCune Online Magazine:

"Judy Hoy has tracked genital malformations among Montana's roadkill for years. She's been reporting disturbing trends for years, but few are paying her heed."

2 flu strains in 1 pig led to new H1N1

2 flu strains in 1 pig led to new H1N1 -- chicagotribune.com:

" Somehow, a single pig became simultaneously infected with that virus and a pure swine flu strain found in pigs in Europe and Asia. The two strains swapped genetic material to produce the new H1N1 strain, which then began to infect humans."

Necessary Process In Forming Long-term Memory Identified

Necessary Process In Forming Long-term Memory Identified:

"ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2009) — A new study that was carried out at the University of Haifa has identified another component in the chain of actions that take place in the neurons in the process of forming memories. This discovery joins a line of findings from previous studies that together provide a better understanding of the most complex processes in nature – the process of memory formation and storage in the human brain. The new study has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience."

Placebos Are Getting More Effective. Drugmakers Are Desperate to Know Why.

Placebos Are Getting More Effective. Drugmakers Are Desperate to Know Why.:

"Behind the scenes, however, MK-869 was starting to unravel. True, many test subjects treated with the medication felt their hopelessness and anxiety lift. But so did nearly the same number who took a placebo, a look-alike pill made of milk sugar or another inert substance given to groups of volunteers in clinical trials to gauge how much more effective the real drug is by comparison. The fact that taking a faux drug can powerfully improve some people's health—the so-called placebo effect—has long been considered an embarrassment to the serious practice of pharmacology."

YouTube - Quarantine or 30 day jail for refusing the toxic vaccine

YouTube - Quarantine or 30 day jail for refusing the toxic vaccine:

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Arkansas puppy attacked by rabid bat in backyard in the middle of the day.

Arkansas puppy attacked by rabid bat in backyard in the middle of the day.:

"Last week a rabid bat in Arkansas flew down and attacked a three month old puppy in a fenced yard in broad daylight. The family saw the bat and destroyed it, taking all the precautions not to touch it. It had bitten the puppy on the face."

Last Temptation

MichaelMoore.com : Last Temptation:

"The former mouthpiece for insurance giant Cigna divulges his role in misleading the public, the emotional day that led to his whistle-blowing, and what should really scare you. "

The Associated Press: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession

The Associated Press: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession:

"MEXICO CITY — Mexico decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin on Friday — a move that prosecutors say makes sense even in the midst of the government's grueling battle against drug traffickers."

Elsevier Caught Again: Published Ghost Written, Industry Supporting Articles As Scientific Resesarch

Elsevier Caught Again: Published Ghost Written, Industry Supporting Articles As Scientific Resesarch | Techdirt:

"This time, it involved people hired by certain pharma companies ghostwriting scientific 'review' articles that were supposed to give an overview of all the research on certain treatments, but... 'emphasized the benefits and de-emphasized the risks' of those treatments. And people wonder why we're so skeptical about allowing pharma companies to dictate both our healthcare plans and our patent laws..."

9 reasons why there wasn’t stress in the good old days | ZME Science

9 reasons why there wasn’t stress in the good old days | ZME Science:

"Nowadays, people seem to be more and more stressed, even average people that at least apparently don’t take big gambles. Researchers have put a lot of time and money into the study of this problem, and came up with a whole lot of theories, but really, don’t let those fool you. Here’s the real deal, here’s why it was so easy in those days."

Swine flu vaccine rushed through safety checks

Swine flu vaccine rushed through safety checks - Times Online:

"A vaccine against swine flu will be fast-tracked for use in Britain in just five days, with 130 million doses on order. "

Swearing can reduce the feeling of pain - Telegraph

Swearing can reduce the feeling of pain - Telegraph:

"Scientists have discovered that uttering swear words can help to lessen the feeling of physical pain.

The study by researchers at Keele University found that volunteers were able to withstand pain for longer when they swore compared to when they used words which were not offensive. "

Swine flu vaccine to be given to entire population

Swine flu vaccine to be given to entire population - Telegraph:

"The UK government has ordered enough vaccine to cover the entire population. GPs are being told to prepare for a nationwide vaccination campaign. "

Swine flu vaccine rushed through safety checks

Swine flu vaccine rushed through safety checks - Times Online:

"A vaccine against swine flu will be fast-tracked for use in Britain in just five days, with 130 million doses on order. "

How doctors saved Adenhart crash survivor's life

How doctors saved Adenhart crash survivor's life | wilhite, bhatia, skull, jon, spine - News - OCRegister.com:

"The chief spine surgeon was on duty past midnight. The firefighters, trained to extricate severe trauma patients, kept the patient's spine and head rigid. The ER physician, sensing unforgiving injuries, immediately called for a CAT Scan, which showed the skull had been separated from the spine."

Sperm Travels Faster Toward Attractive Females

Sperm Travels Faster Toward Attractive Females: Discovery News:

"New research found that males can adjust the speed and effectiveness of their sperm by allocating more or less seminal fluid to copulations. The determining factor is whether the male finds the female attractive."

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