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The European Union will make review of clinical trials for drugs ” absolutely impossible “

2014-05-27 Just look, but don’t touch: EMA terms of use for clinical study data are impracticable Data are only allowed to be viewed on screen / Pre-censorship by drug manufacturers The European Medicines Agency (EMA) receives comprehensive clinical study data… Read More ›

Expert questions US public health agency advice on influenza vaccines: “All influenza is “flu,” but only one in six “flus” might be influenza”

Contact: Emma Dickinson edickinson@bmj.com 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Marketing influenza vaccines involves marketing influenza as a threat of great proportions, argues Johns Hopkins fellow Promotion of influenza vaccines is one of the most visible and aggressive public health policies today,… Read More ›

Drugs companies ‘are putting profits ahead of medical discoveries’, claims hard-hitting report

For every £1 spent on basic research a  whopping £19 is spent on marketing, claim experts Current reward system discourages  innovation, they add  By Claire Bates PUBLISHED:10:13 EST, 8  August 2012| UPDATED:11:08 EST, 8 August 2012 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2185437/Drugs-companies-putting-profits-ahead-medical-discoveries.html#ixzz23E8u5ocy The… Read More ›