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Should Everyone Get the H1N1 Flu Shot?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 3:36 pm PDT
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We've all heard that this year's flu season could be more deadly due to the H1N1 virus. In fact, the CDC confirms that flu-related hospitalizations and deaths are already high and rising across the U.S. …Read More
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End-of-Life Counseling Is Not Euthanasia
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Tue, Oct 27, 2009, 5:30 pm PDT
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To offset the shrill cries of those opposing the health-care-reform bill's end-of-life counseling provisions, I would like to insert a calmer word: End-of-life counseling is not aimed at euthanizing grandma or,…Read More
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When Drug Companies Go Too Far
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Tue, Oct 13, 2009, 5:07 pm PDT
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Largest-ever fine imposed by the FDA for promoting off-label drug usePharmaceutical giant Pfizer crossed the line recently when the company paid doctors to attend lavish meetings that promoted FDA-approved…Read More
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