It is no secret that the internet is littered with misinformation, whether it’s a matter of simple ignorance or people spreading falsehoods for their own agenda. Many people consider scientific journals to be among the most credible sources available, but it turns out that they, too, fall into the latter category; they’ve become yet another forum for parties to spread whatever information supports their financial interests. In this case, it’s Big Pharma. Take, for example, a 2006 study that looked into the impact of psychiatric medication on clinical trials. The researchers found that industry-sponsored trials came to favorable conclusions a whopping 78 percent of the time, while just 48 percent of independently funded trials reached a favorable outcome. One of the most brazen examples of […] Read More
