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Dr. John Abramson, author of Overdosed America, discusses the lack of trust in medical recommendations and the influence of big pharma. The podcast also explores the decision-making process behind getting a COVID-19 booster shot and compares pharmaceutical regulations in the US and New Zealand. The limited access to pharmaceutical data and the bias in interpreting studies are discussed, along with the controversial statements of RFK Jr. on vaccinations. Lastly, the podcast delves into the fines paid by pharmaceutical companies and concerns about future accountability.
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- The FDA's approval process for COVID boosters lacks sufficient data and does not inform doctors about comparative effectiveness.
- Pharmaceutical companies prioritize profits over health outcomes, leading to biased and incomplete data being presented.
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Concerns about FDA's approval of COVID boosters without randomized controlled trials
The FDA's approval of COVID boosters without randomized controlled trials has raised concerns about the lack of sufficient data. The FDA's role is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of drugs, but it does not inform doctors about how a new drug compares to existing therapies. This has led to a market failure where profit motives often prevail over scientific oversight. The lack of a law requiring pharmaceutical companies to make their data available to doctors and researchers exacerbates the problem.
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