The bill to put back on store shelves Primatene Mist failed in the House yesterday by a vote of 229-182. Big Pharma apparently convinced enough Republicans that asthma inhalers ought to be less accessible and more expensive.
Category: Medicine, Drugs & Devices
Bigger Role for Tamoxifen?
Should breast cancer survivors double the length of time they take tamoxifen for only a potentially small chance of avoiding recurrence? Continue reading Bigger Role for Tamoxifen?
TriHealth fires 150 employees for not getting flu shots
How can you be fired for not getting a vaccine that probably doesn’t work in the first place? [WLWT.com]
Gene Maps Are No Cure-All
Mapping the human genome was a hyped exercise in computing power that has produced no discernible health benefits. Not surprisingly, one of its chief proponents (Craig Venter) has now moved into the clean energy scam (developing algae-based fuels). At least this time, Venter is only wasting Exxon’s time and money. Continue reading Gene Maps Are No Cure-All
Routine mammograms may result in significant overdiagnosis of invasive breast cancer
Based on a study of women in Norway, the researchers estimate that between 15% and 25% of breast cancer cases are overdiagnosed. Continue reading Routine mammograms may result in significant overdiagnosis of invasive breast cancer
MMR doctor wins High Court appeal
“Chief executive Niall Dickson added: “Today’s ruling does not however reopen the debate about the MMR vaccine and autism.” Continue reading MMR doctor wins High Court appeal
Global warming reduces influenza?
A mystery novelist hypothesizes in the New York Times. Continue reading Global warming reduces influenza?
NYTimes: If You Feel O.K., Maybe You Are O.K.
The high cost and low return of preventive medical care. Continue reading NYTimes: If You Feel O.K., Maybe You Are O.K.
Vegans on meds not vegan
Vegans taking prescription medication are unwittingly consuming animal gelatin. Continue reading Vegans on meds not vegan
Report: More Doctors ‘Fire’ Vaccine Refusers
Families who reject inoculations told to find a new physician; contagion in waiting room is a fear. Continue reading Report: More Doctors ‘Fire’ Vaccine Refusers
Report: Antibiotics ineffective for most sinus infections
This is only news to physicians. Continue reading Report: Antibiotics ineffective for most sinus infections
Giroux: Killer compromise
“Obama plan to give birth control to all women will raise the body count.” Continue reading Giroux: Killer compromise