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Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast)

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The Complexities of Drug Trials and Industry Influence

This chapter delves into the challenges of drug trials, focusing on the disparity between ideal patient profiles and the actual effectiveness of resulting medications. It also examines the influence of conflicts of interest within the oncology sector, revealing the troubling relationship between pharmaceutical companies and research integrity.

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