Big Pharma EXPOSED: Dr. John Abramson | PBD Podcast Ep. 351

Jan 17, 2024

Dr. John Abramson, a Harvard Medical School physician and author of "Sickening," dives deep into the controversial realm of Big Pharma. He critiques the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical integrity and public health policies, revealing the ethical dilemmas entwined with drug efficacy. Their discussion unveils a stark contrast between U.S. and New Zealand pharmaceutical advertising regulations and examines the lack of transparency surrounding vaccine safety. Abramson calls for a reevaluation of patent laws to enhance drug affordability, urging accountability in an industry plagued by profit motives.

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ANECDOTE

Personal Heart Condition

Dr. Abramson had a life-threatening heart arrhythmia, requiring multiple ablations and hospitalization.
Despite his condition, a cardiologist recommended cholesterol medication based on a flawed study, highlighting issues in evidence-based medicine.

INSIGHT

Flawed Evidence-Based Medicine

Doctors often make recommendations based on flawed studies without access to complete data.
This raises concerns about the reliability of evidence-based medicine and the influence of the pharmaceutical industry.

INSIGHT

Peer Review Sham

Peer review in medical journals often lacks access to raw data, relying only on submitted manuscripts.
Drug companies control the data, creating a system where the 'truth' of science is sociologically, not scientifically determined.

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