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Big Pharma Millions Behind Attacks On Trump’s FDA Nominee

Public • 398 implied HN points • 24 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Health Policy Regulatory Affairs Political Commentary Pharmaceutical industry Public Health
  1. Dr. Marty Makary has been nominated by Trump to be the commissioner of the FDA. He has some controversial views that have stirred up discussions among experts.
  2. There are claims that attacks on Makary's nomination are backed by the pharmaceutical industry. This situation raises questions about conflicting interests in health policy.
  3. Makary defends other controversial figures, suggesting they have evolved in their views. However, this has led to further criticism from leading health experts.

The Insufferable Bros Who Run Corporate America

BIG by Matt Stoller • 56953 implied HN points • 26 Dec 23
💼 Business Monopolies Corporate culture Antitrust enforcement Pharmaceutical industry Marketing
  1. The pharmaceutical industry is heavily influenced by aggressive marketing campaigns targeted at doctors, controlled by corporations like IQVIA.
  2. IQVIA, a major player in the healthcare industry, is involved in a trial over a merger that could impact the future of advertising to healthcare professionals.
  3. The FTC alleges that IQVIA's acquisition of advertising firms like DeepIntent could lead to a monopolization of the healthcare provider advertising platform market.

Covid is the enclosure of the human body by the ruling class for the purpose of exploitation

uTobian • 8235 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Pharmaceutical industry Vaccines Healthcare system
  1. Enclosure historically happens under any system that wants to industrialize.
  2. Pharma has captured the state through various acts and profits from selling treatments for vaccine injuries.
  3. Covid represents an extreme form of enclosure by the ruling class for profit, through actions like vaccine mandates.

Are You an Anti-Paxxer?

RESCUE with Michael Capuzzo • 1965 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Medical Misinformation Pharmaceutical industry Healthcare system Drug Safety Public Health
  1. The article highlights concerns about the safety and effectiveness of Paxlovid as doctors start to drop it due to drug interactions and research linking it to Covid rebounds and virus shedding.
  2. Pfizer is heavily promoting Paxlovid amidst concerns, transitioning from Emergency Use Authorization to FDA approval at a much higher price, despite struggles to market the drug successfully.
  3. There is a push to stigmatize skeptics of Paxlovid as 'anti-paxxers,' paralleling previous campaigns against alternative treatments like ivermectin.

Dr. Mike Yeadon's excellent substack posted on LIONESS OF JUDAH MINISTRY, worth every read: "Dr. Yeadon Reveals TOXICITY MECHANISMS in COVID Kill Shots "I have a different yet complimentary point,

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1277 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Toxicology COVID vaccines Pharmaceutical industry
  1. Dr. Yeadon points out potential toxicity mechanisms in COVID vaccines based on his toxicology expertise and industry experience.
  2. Different mechanisms of toxicity in COVID vaccines were identified, which wouldn't be overlooked in typical drug development processes.
  3. Open letter to the European Medicines Agency highlighted concerns about potential harms from mass vaccine administration, with subsequent validations.
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The Dangers of Medicare Coverage for Wegovy, Zepbound, and other Weight Loss Interventions

Weight and Healthcare • 838 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pharmaceutical industry
  1. Medicare Part D plans are prohibited from covering weight loss medications by a law passed in 2003.
  2. The weight loss industry, led by pharma companies like Novo Nordisk, aims to get Part D coverage of these drugs, which could lead to significant costs for Medicare.
  3. Studies show that weight loss interventions in older adults can have negative health impacts, including increased mortality risk, muscle loss, and frailty.

The Truth About The Obesity Action Coalition

Weight and Healthcare • 639 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Obesity Advocacy Weight loss industry Non-profit organization Pharmaceutical industry
  1. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is not an advocacy group for higher-weight people, but predominantly funded by and lobbies for the priorities of the weight loss industry.
  2. OAC's priorities aim to expand Medicare coverage for weight loss interventions, revealing ties to the weight loss industry such as funding from companies producing weight loss drugs and surgical equipment.
  3. There are parallels between OAC's actions and the tactics used by pharmaceutical companies in the past, like Purdue Pharma, to influence healthcare organizations and profit from weight loss interventions.

Vaccine injuries become the dominant theme of German reporting on the mRNA jabs, as the Covid vaccinations face unacknowledged yet ever wider cultural and social repudiation

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 353 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Side Effects Media Reporting Public Perception Pharmaceutical industry
  1. German reporting is focusing more on vaccine injuries from mRNA jabs.
  2. This shift has been driven by popular interest, contrary to previous enthusiasm for vaccines.
  3. The pharmaceutical industry's profits have not matched the success of their mRNA vaccines.

Article Analysis: Should Type 2 Diabetes Management Focus on Weight Loss over Blood Sugar?

Weight and Healthcare • 419 implied HN points • 13 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Blood Sugar Pharmaceutical industry Research Methods
  1. The article discusses the debate over whether Type 2 Diabetes management should prioritize weight loss or blood sugar control.
  2. It highlights the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical advice and guidelines in the diabetes management space.
  3. The article raises concerns about financial conflicts of interest, lack of long-term efficacy data, and potential risks associated with focusing on weight loss over other health factors.

Novo Nordisk Delivers Weight Stigma to Grand Nursing Rounds

Weight and Healthcare • 159 implied HN points • 20 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Stigma Pharmaceutical industry Healthcare Fat Activism
  1. Novo Nordisk's campaign to end weight stigma is seen as disingenuous, as they profit from selling weight loss drugs.
  2. Novo Nordisk coordinated a workshop titled 'Grand Nursing Rounds Obesity,' which perpetuated weight stigma and fat jokes in healthcare.
  3. Research shows that weight stigma is prevalent among healthcare practitioners, with a significant percentage feeling uncomfortable caring for obese patients.

Cholesterol Politics

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 09
🏥 Health Politics Health Freedom Regulations Conflicts of Interest Pharmaceutical industry FDA
  1. The post discusses the war on cholesterol as a war on freedom, covering issues like the National Animal Identification System, Codex Alimentarius, and the Campaign Against Raw Milk.
  2. The site plans to address conflicts of interest, the pharmaceutical industry, and the FDA's revolving door, along with the Federal Reserve in the future.
  3. The focus is on exploring how various factors impact health freedom and choices.