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Book Synopsis: The inside story of how Big Pharma’s relentless pursuit of ever-higher profits corrupts medical knowledge—misdleading doctors, misdirecting American health care, and harming our health.
The United States spends an excess $1.5 trillion annually on health care compared to other wealthy countries—yet the amount of time that Americans live in good health ranks a lowly 68th in the world.
At the heart of the problem is Big Pharma, which funds most clinical trials and therefore controls the research agenda, withholds the real data from those trials as corporate secrets, and shapes most of the information relied upon by health care professionals.
In this no-holds-barred exposé, Dr. John Abramson—one of the foremost experts on the drug industry’s deceptive tactics—combines patient stories with what he learned during many years of serving as an expert in national drug litigation to reveal the tangled web of financial interests at the heart of the dysfunction in our health-care system.
For example, one of pharma’s best-kept secrets is that the peer reviewers charged with ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the clinical trial reports published in medical journals do not even have access to complete data and must rely on manufacturer-influenced summaries.
Likewise for the experts who write the clinical practice guidelines that define our standards of care.
The result of years of research and privileged access to the inner workings of the U.S. medical-industrial complex, Sickening shines a light on the dark underbelly of American health care—and presents a path toward genuine reform.
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Did you know that the United States spends a staggering $1.5 trillion more on healthcare than other wealthy countries, yet our overall health ranks a dismal 68th in the world? The culprit behind this crisis is none other than Big Pharma. By controlling the majority of clinical trials and withholding vital data as corporate secrets, they dictate the research agenda and influence the information relied upon by healthcare professionals.
In Sickening, Dr. John Abramson, a leading expert on the drug industry's deceptive practices, uncovers the dark secrets of the medical-industrial complex. Drawing on patient stories and his experience as an expert in national drug litigation, he reveals the tangled web of financial interests plaguing our healthcare system. One shocking revelation is that peer reviewers, entrusted with ensuring the accuracy of clinical trial reports, do not have access to complete data and must rely on manufacturer-influenced summaries.
But there is hope! Sickening not only exposes the flaws, but also presents a path towards genuine reform. This book is the result of years of research and privileged access to the inner workings of the U.S. medical-industrial complex. It shines a much-needed light on the dark underbelly of American health care and offers tangible solutions to tackle this crisis head-on.
Don't let Big Pharma's deceitful tactics continue to harm your health and drain your wallet. Take control of your well-being by arming yourself with knowledge and understanding. Sickening equips you with the information you need to navigate the treacherous waters of the healthcare system.
Imagine a world where your healthcare decisions are based on unbiased research and accurate data rather than corporate influence. By investing in Sickening, you are investing in your own health and the health of future generations. Join the movement towards genuine reform and put an end to the stranglehold Big Pharma has on American health care.
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