On June 3, 2009, Sean Tracey cross-examined Jane Nieman, who at the time was Director, U.S. Post-Marketing Group, Worldwide Clinical Safety for GlaxoSmithKline in a deposition. Ms. Nieman testified about a spontaneous event report for an aborted male child that was assigned Manufacturer Control Number 2001014040-2109 case number 3667484. This report, received by GSK/SB on June … [Read more...] about Company Woman or Mother?
They Used to Call It Medicine
This is part 3 of a set of lectures organized by André Marx, a family doctor from Stockholm. Its alternate title is Girl who Eats Salt. This follows Girl with a Clinical Trial Tattoo, and Girl who Tackles Ghosts. A video recording done by Thomas Hultgren of Girl who Eats Salt is Here. Our lady is still in the waiting room. She will come in before the end of the … [Read more...] about They Used to Call It Medicine
People are the Data in Clinical Trials
This is the second of a 3 lecture series given to family doctors in Stockholm on September 9 this year. The meeting was organized by André Marx. The alternate title of this talk is Girl who Tackles Ghosts. It follows Girl with a Clinical Trial Tattoo. It will be followed by Girl who Eats Salt. Thomas Hultgren did a video recording through Zoom. One child makes a … [Read more...] about People are the Data in Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Are Unsafe
This is the first of 3 linked lectures given to family doctors in Stockholm on September 9 2021. The meeting was organized by André Marx, a family doctor in Stockholm who also runs Sweden's first and only public health care-funded withdrawal clinic for psychiatric drugs. The alternate title of this talk is Girl with a Clinical Trial Tattoo. It will be followed by Girl who … [Read more...] about Clinical Trials Are Unsafe
In a Galaxy too close to Home for Comfort
Long ago, in friendlier times, this blog ran a series of Modern Myths featuring Crusoe. The plan was for a lot more but life got serious. Rummaging through files I came across some drafts. This one was dated 2010 but the original might have been written a year or more before. It was clearly the way things were going then. Beta Centauri was unquestionably a long way from … [Read more...] about In a Galaxy too close to Home for Comfort
Announcing a Birth
Samizdat is proud to announce the imminent birth of El Naufragio de lo Singular – a transformation into Spanish of Shipwreck of the Singular. The birth is expected before the end of September. The expectant parents welcome you to this post - the equivalent of a baby shower party. Baby showers may be primarily or perhaps exclusively North American. This parent had … [Read more...] about Announcing a Birth
Escape from a Prescription Drug Maze
This post copies a letter sent to Michelle O'Neill and Jeffrey Donaldson, the leaders of the two largest parties in Northern Ireland. It was sent with the letters to Eluned Morgan in Wales and Johnny Mercer in England featured here and on RxISK last week. The image is of Newgrange on the shortest day of the year - thought to be one of the most magical and hopeful symbols … [Read more...] about Escape from a Prescription Drug Maze
Morgan vs Morgan: The Future of the NHS?
This post features in a series of posts on the Politics of Care Forum. It sits alongside Can Politicians Save Us, Can Politicians Save the World as well as What's a Life Worth, Once We Were Warriors and Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Doctor. There will be a follow-up post next week. The letter below (without the images) was sent to Eluned Morgan, Minister for Mental Health in … [Read more...] about Morgan vs Morgan: The Future of the NHS?
Revolution from Below: politics of care
There is an important post on RxISK - What's a Life Worth? Its author, Tracey G, like Violetta in La Traviata would not describe herself as having led a perfect life. La Traviata is one of the all-time great operas and in Zeffirelli's movie, with Teresa Statas, is beyond compelling - especially when Alfredo's father steps in to castigate him for his … [Read more...] about Revolution from Below: politics of care
Can Politicians Save the World?
This is part two of Can Politicians Save US. Both are part of the Politics of Care forum. It would be great if you could print off these two posts and send to your local politician, asking what they figure on doing about some of these points. Nine Point Six in Can Politicians Save Us, mentions an Arms race and compared Drugs and Guns. But there are important differences … [Read more...] about Can Politicians Save the World?