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Monday, March 26, 2007
Anna Nicole Smith Autopsy: Abused Growth Hormone, Killed by Sleeping Aid. The coroner's autopsy report (Full autopsy report -- PDF (contains graphic content)), shows that nine prescription drugs (not including metabolites of those drugs) were found in Anna Nicole's body.
Monday, March 26, 2007Anna Nicole Smith Autopsy: Abused Growth Hormone, Killed by Sleeping Aid. The coroner's autopsy report (Full autopsy report -- PDF (contains graphic content)), shows that nine prescription drugs (not including metabolites of those drugs) were found in Anna Nicole's body.
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Friday, January 12, 2007
Cannibalism in America: The placenta recipes. Just how broad-minded is a liberal? There are books and web sites dedicated to--eating placenta. I'm just a humble doctor, but, seriously folks. Isn't this one step away from cannibalism?
Friday, January 12, 2007Cannibalism in America: The placenta recipes. Just how broad-minded is a liberal? There are books and web sites dedicated to--eating placenta. I'm just a humble doctor, but, seriously folks. Isn't this one step away from cannibalism?
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The Michelle Manhart Video: U.S. Air Force Recruitment Tool? It is okay to be a peeping Tom in the armed services, but not to be naked. In fact, it is worse to be photographed naked than to be a sexual predator. Nudity may result in discharge, sexual misconduct is disciplined administratively, with a reduction in rank or forfeiture of pay.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007The Michelle Manhart Video: U.S. Air Force Recruitment Tool? It is okay to be a peeping Tom in the armed services, but not to be naked. In fact, it is worse to be photographed naked than to be a sexual predator. Nudity may result in discharge, sexual misconduct is disciplined administratively, with a reduction in rank or forfeiture of pay.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
The Michelle Manhart Affair: The US Air Force Listens! The US Air Force realized they couldn't punish Playboy model Ms. Manhart more harshly than a sexual predator. But of course, they also couldn't stand by as one of their officers publicly dropped her fatigues.
Thursday, February 15, 2007The Michelle Manhart Affair: The US Air Force Listens! The US Air Force realized they couldn't punish Playboy model Ms. Manhart more harshly than a sexual predator. But of course, they also couldn't stand by as one of their officers publicly dropped her fatigues.
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
Secret AstraZeneca Audio Tapes: Violation of Corporate Integrity Agreement? An AstraZeneca anonymous whistleblower has just provided internal AstraZeneca training tapes which appear to indicate that AstraZeneca may be in violation of its Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Sunday, April 22, 2007Secret AstraZeneca Audio Tapes: Violation of Corporate Integrity Agreement? An AstraZeneca anonymous whistleblower has just provided internal AstraZeneca training tapes which appear to indicate that AstraZeneca may be in violation of its Corporate Integrity Agreement with the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Pfizer's "Delete! Delete!" memo: "Do NOT forward or retain this e-mail . . ."
Wednesday, May 23, 2007Pfizer's "Delete! Delete!" memo: "Do NOT forward or retain this e-mail . . ."
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Pfizer sales rep: "PFE tried to find 'naïve doctors' for illegal premarketing of maraviroc!" A Pfizer whistleblower a few weeks ago alleged that Pfizer used the HIV sales force to illegally market maraviroc to doctors before FDA approval. The illegal conduct allegedly started already in November 2006, when Pfizer was trying to set up "expanded access sites" throughout the country for a maraviroc experience trial.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007Pfizer sales rep: "PFE tried to find 'naïve doctors' for illegal premarketing of maraviroc!" A Pfizer whistleblower a few weeks ago alleged that Pfizer used the HIV sales force to illegally market maraviroc to doctors before FDA approval. The illegal conduct allegedly started already in November 2006, when Pfizer was trying to set up "expanded access sites" throughout the country for a maraviroc experience trial.
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
Novartis Fired Whistleblower Who Then Met With FDA: Cancer Drug Approval Delayed According to a lawsuit Olagunju filed in May 2007, Novartis fired Olagunju for "disclosing and refusing to participate in illegal and unethical activities regarding the testing and reporting of human drug study results concerning Tasigna (ANM), Novartis' new cancer drug."
Thursday, July 19, 2007Novartis Fired Whistleblower Who Then Met With FDA: Cancer Drug Approval Delayed According to a lawsuit Olagunju filed in May 2007, Novartis fired Olagunju for "disclosing and refusing to participate in illegal and unethical activities regarding the testing and reporting of human drug study results concerning Tasigna (ANM), Novartis' new cancer drug."
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Pfizer whistleblower accuses company of using sales force to illegally market new AIDS-drug before FDA approval. The biggest Big Pharma success story last week was described in the headline "FDA panel backs Pfizer HIV drug." The drug is maraviroc, and it will be the first CCR5 receptor antagonist on the market. But now there's a fly in Pfizer's ointment; an internal whistleblower, whom we'll call Jane Roe. She claims that Pfizer used the HIV sales force to illegally promote the drug to doctors before approval.
Sunday, April 29, 2007Pfizer whistleblower accuses company of using sales force to illegally market new AIDS-drug before FDA approval. The biggest Big Pharma success story last week was described in the headline "FDA panel backs Pfizer HIV drug." The drug is maraviroc, and it will be the first CCR5 receptor antagonist on the market. But now there's a fly in Pfizer's ointment; an internal whistleblower, whom we'll call Jane Roe. She claims that Pfizer used the HIV sales force to illegally promote the drug to doctors before approval.
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
Suicide: "An exit strategy" for doctors The American Medical Association has called physician suicide "an endemic catastrophe."
Saturday, May 10, 2008Suicide: "An exit strategy" for doctors The American Medical Association has called physician suicide "an endemic catastrophe."
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Pfizer screws up royally: 17,000 employee names and SS numbers copied by thieves According to Pfizer, "the breach occurred when the spouse of a Pfizer employee loaded unauthorized software onto the employee's Pfizer laptop computer. The software allowed outsiders access to a number of files, that included the names and social security numbers of the affected Pfizer employees."
Monday, June 11, 2007Pfizer screws up royally: 17,000 employee names and SS numbers copied by thieves According to Pfizer, "the breach occurred when the spouse of a Pfizer employee loaded unauthorized software onto the employee's Pfizer laptop computer. The software allowed outsiders access to a number of files, that included the names and social security numbers of the affected Pfizer employees."
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Did Abraxis BioScience instruct AstraZeneca to use illegal marketing in their quest to increase sales? AstraZeneca oncology sales reps claim sales were built on illegal marketing.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007Did Abraxis BioScience instruct AstraZeneca to use illegal marketing in their quest to increase sales? AstraZeneca oncology sales reps claim sales were built on illegal marketing.
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Thursday, January 4, 2007
Condoms: Victims of airline security Woman arrested for carrying three condoms onto airplane.
Thursday, January 4, 2007Condoms: Victims of airline security Woman arrested for carrying three condoms onto airplane.
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
Drug companies cooperated with the CIA. THE CIA on June 26, 2007 declassified secret documents that revealed "the Agency had relations with commercial drug manufacturers, whereby they passed on drugs rejected because of unfavorable side effects."
Thursday, August 9, 2007Drug companies cooperated with the CIA. THE CIA on June 26, 2007 declassified secret documents that revealed "the Agency had relations with commercial drug manufacturers, whereby they passed on drugs rejected because of unfavorable side effects."
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Pfizer risked HIV drug approval "to make it a little harder" for plaintiff's lawyers. According to the WSJ today, "Pfizer Inc.'s pipeline was dealt a surprise blow last night, when the FDA delayed the approval of one of its most interesting drug prospects, a new type of medicine for HIV."
Thursday, June 21, 2007Pfizer risked HIV drug approval "to make it a little harder" for plaintiff's lawyers. According to the WSJ today, "Pfizer Inc.'s pipeline was dealt a surprise blow last night, when the FDA delayed the approval of one of its most interesting drug prospects, a new type of medicine for HIV."
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Sunday, May 20, 2007
PFIZER CFO RESIGNS after PFE finance executive blows the whistle. Pfizer CFO Mr. Levin's resignation comes after three days of disclosures of corruption in Pfizer's finance department, revealed by former Pfizer finance executive Mr. Ashok S. Idnani.
Sunday, May 20, 2007PFIZER CFO RESIGNS after PFE finance executive blows the whistle. Pfizer CFO Mr. Levin's resignation comes after three days of disclosures of corruption in Pfizer's finance department, revealed by former Pfizer finance executive Mr. Ashok S. Idnani.
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Monday, July 16, 2007
Senior Pfizer executive condemns drug advertising in newspapers and on television!
Monday, July 16, 2007Senior Pfizer executive condemns drug advertising in newspapers and on television!
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Pfizer's "Viva Viagra" ad drives AIDS activists nuts Pfizer sales of Viagra have hit rock bottom. So Pfizer Inc would like to make sure more men get rock hard. And regular pharmaceutical advertising ain't cutting it no more. You know - - dogs, happy couples holding hands.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007Pfizer's "Viva Viagra" ad drives AIDS activists nuts Pfizer sales of Viagra have hit rock bottom. So Pfizer Inc would like to make sure more men get rock hard. And regular pharmaceutical advertising ain't cutting it no more. You know - - dogs, happy couples holding hands.
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Monday, March 5, 2007
Blog Addiction Blog addiction is an issue with many consequences, one of them being withdrawal symptoms experienced when the blog is discontinued. The symptoms of blog withdrawal at times may be severe, if not life threatening. This is a new medical disorder, not yet fully studied, but certain to destroy many homes and relationships.
Monday, March 5, 2007Blog Addiction Blog addiction is an issue with many consequences, one of them being withdrawal symptoms experienced when the blog is discontinued. The symptoms of blog withdrawal at times may be severe, if not life threatening. This is a new medical disorder, not yet fully studied, but certain to destroy many homes and relationships.
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Pfizer should buy Wyeth. Here's why Due to a raft of upcoming patent expirations, the future is bleak for Pfizer. Among others, Pfizer will lose the blockbuster Lipitor, as early as 2010. Lipitor generated 2006 revenues of $13.6 billion, which was 28% of Pfizer's $48 billion in revenues.
Friday, August 24, 2007Pfizer should buy Wyeth. Here's why Due to a raft of upcoming patent expirations, the future is bleak for Pfizer. Among others, Pfizer will lose the blockbuster Lipitor, as early as 2010. Lipitor generated 2006 revenues of $13.6 billion, which was 28% of Pfizer's $48 billion in revenues.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Brandweek creates media history, hires blogger to replace journalist. And yes, the rumors are true, that blogger is me. I'll start to write for BrandweekNRX today. Assist with a daily column, for a while.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007Brandweek creates media history, hires blogger to replace journalist. And yes, the rumors are true, that blogger is me. I'll start to write for BrandweekNRX today. Assist with a daily column, for a while.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Whistleblowers: Who Are They? Most people wonder how anyone can become a whistleblower-- ever. After all, most stories of whistleblowers don't end well. And that's the reason most people keep quiet. So who are these people who go against the crowd?
Tuesday, November 14, 2006Whistleblowers: Who Are They? Most people wonder how anyone can become a whistleblower-- ever. After all, most stories of whistleblowers don't end well. And that's the reason most people keep quiet. So who are these people who go against the crowd?
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Pfizer profit down 48%, but lets put some lipstick on that pig! How Pfizer puts some spin on terrible numbers.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007Pfizer profit down 48%, but lets put some lipstick on that pig! How Pfizer puts some spin on terrible numbers.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Did Pfizer's maraviroc whistleblower delay FDA approval of HIV drug? Did the allegations related to illegal premarketing of maraviroc result in delayed FDA approval?
Thursday, June 21, 2007Did Pfizer's maraviroc whistleblower delay FDA approval of HIV drug? Did the allegations related to illegal premarketing of maraviroc result in delayed FDA approval?
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Pfizer's $35 million fine: Equivalent to a speeding ticket. How much money is the $35 million criminal fine Pfizer was forced to pay this week for illegal marketing of Genotropin?? Last year Pfizer's profit was $11 billion. But that profit doesn't include all the additional profit Pfizer is hiding in off-shore tax havens.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007Pfizer's $35 million fine: Equivalent to a speeding ticket. How much money is the $35 million criminal fine Pfizer was forced to pay this week for illegal marketing of Genotropin?? Last year Pfizer's profit was $11 billion. But that profit doesn't include all the additional profit Pfizer is hiding in off-shore tax havens.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Monogram Biosciences stock: Panic selling after news of delayed Pfizer HIV drug
Thursday, June 21, 2007Monogram Biosciences stock: Panic selling after news of delayed Pfizer HIV drug
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Tuesday, May 1, 2007
OIG REQUESTS MEETING WITH PFIZER HIV WHISTLEBLOWER. The Pfizer whistleblower in my story "Pfizer whistleblower accuses company of using sales force to illegally market new AIDS-drug before FDA approval" has just forwarded the response she received from an agent
Tuesday, May 1, 2007OIG REQUESTS MEETING WITH PFIZER HIV WHISTLEBLOWER. The Pfizer whistleblower in my story "Pfizer whistleblower accuses company of using sales force to illegally market new AIDS-drug before FDA approval" has just forwarded the response she received from an agent
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Monday, August 6, 2007
A new HIV drug from Pfizer was approved today - shortly after three HIV executives were terminated. Pfizer Inc announced in a press release today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved SelzentryTM (maraviroc) tablets, the first in a new class of oral HIV medicines in more than 10 years. But how did this approval come about?
Monday, August 6, 2007A new HIV drug from Pfizer was approved today - shortly after three HIV executives were terminated. Pfizer Inc announced in a press release today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved SelzentryTM (maraviroc) tablets, the first in a new class of oral HIV medicines in more than 10 years. But how did this approval come about?
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Friday, January 12, 2007
Drug reimportation is back in the news: It should happen. But it won't.
Friday, January 12, 2007Drug reimportation is back in the news: It should happen. But it won't.
