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Book Synopsis: The inside story of how Big Pharma’s relentless pursuit of ever-higher profits corrupts medical knowledge—misleading 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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Are you tired of the skyrocketing costs of healthcare in the United States? Do you ever wonder why Americans spend so much more on medical expenses compared to other wealthy countries? It's time to uncover the truth behind this dysfunction, and the answers lie within the pages of "Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care and How We Can Repair It". This eye-opening book by Dr. John Abramson exposes the insidious ways in which Big Pharma manipulates medical knowledge to prioritize profits over our well-being.
With over $1.5 trillion wasted annually on healthcare, it's clear that something is seriously wrong. Dr. Abramson, a renowned expert on the deceptive tactics of the drug industry, reveals how Big Pharma controls clinical trials, withholds vital data as corporate secrets, and influences the information trusted by healthcare professionals. Imagine the impact this has on your health and the quality of care you receive!
But the corruption doesn't stop there. Did you know that the individuals responsible for ensuring the accuracy of clinical trial reports only have access to biased summaries provided by the manufacturers? Even the experts who set the standards of care through clinical practice guidelines are influenced by these self-serving interests. It's time to demand transparency and put an end to this unethical behavior!
With "Sickening", you'll gain unparalleled insight into the inner workings of the U.S. medical-industrial complex. Dr. Abramson's years of research and privileged access will take you on a journey through the dark underbelly of American healthcare. Prepare to be shocked and motivated to join the fight for genuine reform.
Don't let Big Pharma continue to compromise your health for their profits. It's time to take a stand and uncover the truth. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference by reading "Sickening" today. Click here to get your copy!
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