Researchers have found pharmaceutical companies are ignoring a federal law requiring them to post the results of thousands of studies on a governmental database (ClinicalTrials.gov). Although the database wasn't intended to be comprehensive, a recent review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found less than half of the total number of cancer drug therapy studies in 2002 were listed.
Nevertheless, more than 90 percent of the studies funded by the National Cancer Institute were found on the governmental database.
Even though FDA expects to complete their review of 2002 records by the end of the 2004, researchers see no evidence there is much more comprehensive information about treatments for other diseases or that compliance has improved over time. Even more frightening: It's unclear how to make firms comply because federal law prescribes no penalties for a company's failure to post results.
Physicians' groups are currently debating over whether a more comprehensive registry may ensure all results are made public. No doubt, they are surprised that drug manufacturers never published many studies in which the use of depressants for children failed.
Of more than 5,500 currently ongoing drug studies, only 13 percent were listed on the governmental database. AstraZeneca listed 20 studies while Merck had three.
ABC News July 6, 2004
I believe the traditional medical paradigm is fatally flawed. Relying on drugs and surgeries to correct diseases caused by poor diet and stress is a prescription for disaster. I can't imagine you haven't noticed health costs are rising through the roof to the tune of an estimated $1.5 trillion.
Current projections double that number within a decade.
Even worse, most of the money is wasted on short-term fixes, primarily drugs and surgeries, which in no way address the long-term cause of the problem. If those funds were redirected to optimize food and stress concerns, we would have more than enough funds left over to help the more than 40 million uninsured Americans.
In time, the truth will naturally come out, but it is my vision and passion to facilitate the spread of truth now. You can take control of your health and your life and free yourself from needless drugs. There is no secret potion needed, only basic health principles.
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