Nothing Has Changed at the FDA Since the Vioxx Debacle

re: Nothing Has Changed at the FDA Since the Vioxx Debacle

Katy B — Mon, 07 May 2007 01:32:01 GMT

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re: Nothing Has Changed at the FDA Since the Vioxx Debacle

vince_203 — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:09:00 GMT

Nothing has changed at the Fda and nothing will. Not only are there so many conflicts of interest that it is impossible to get an objective analysis of the drugs they evaulate. The whole system is based on a flawed assumption . That by treating markers of disease you improve outcomes. Many drugs that where consider to be mainstays are show to be ineffective. The most widely prescibed beta blocker atenolol is show to be much less effective at preventing stokes and heart attracts then was assumed. the british medical journal states that only about 15% of the treatments doctors use really have good proof behind them.Most Doctors marginalize the basics Good diet , exercise, adequate omega 3 s ect .Some times I wonder how many deaths where caused by our irrational fear of sunlight.

re: Nothing Has Changed at the FDA Since the Vioxx Debacle

mmc88121 — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:42:41 GMT

I agree the FDA is corrupt, and most people chose to listen to the comments from their doctor that natural cures are not scientificlly proven to work and are no more than old wives tales. Many people are waking up to the fact that their doctors are not GOD or even godlike, but are as only as good as they want to be.

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re: Nothing Has Changed at the FDA Since the Vioxx Debacle

Leesh — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:28:17 GMT

I agree that the FDA is corrupt, however, they are not entirely to blame. Unfortunately people are flat out lazy. They do not want to do the legwork to take care of themselves. Most people know that their health is linked to their diet, but they want a quick fix...they want a pill! The FDA has made people believe that they are looking out for their best interest, but if people would just look around and take an inventory of our countries health, they might start doing a little research themselves. This is a big problem and I am glad this Dr. and others are questioning the FDA publicly, maybe this will get others to use their brains!

re: Nothing Has Changed at the FDA Since the Vioxx Debacle

Russ Bianchi — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:29:04 GMT

Dr. David Graham is to be applauded as a true AMERICAN HERO in continuing to expose corruption so insipid, deep, and population HARMING, if not fatal in hundred and thousands of cases per year, by Big Pharma, and at FDA, it is indeed CRIMINAL, and the RICO Act with a Special Prosecutor should be appointed to go after these serial MURDERERS.