Disease foundations, medical specialty associations, FDA and trade publications (like Urology Times) all dependent on pharma 💰

This tweet highlights an important methodological issue: epidemiological studies that rely on med. records, in this case prescriptions. They say “real-world” & highlight large # of records, but gloss over weaknesses like this. A null result may just mean records are inaccurate.

Hopes have been set on positive allosteric modulators, steroids intended to modulate neurotransmission. But Sage’s Zurzuvae for TR depression was not approved & SAGE-324 showed no efficacy for essential tremor. Zurzuvae approved for PP depression—$16K for 14-day treatment.

BREAKING: A judge has dismissed the defamation suit brought against Data Colada by Francesca Gino, the Harvard Business School professor whose studies were found to contain fraud. (Some of her claims against Harvard will be allowed to continue in court.) chronicle.com/article/she-su…

Documentary on the dangers of LASIK laser eye surgery making the film festival circuit around the U.S. Hollywood yesterday, New York City next week, and more to come. Avoid #LASIK. Please retweet! prweb.com/releases/groun…

“Everyday I wake up in disbelief that I am suddenly not a sexual person anymore. It's nightmarish honestly.”

Will the professionals face up to a thorny disease that originates in the prescription pad itself, or continue to blame the patient? finasterideinfo.org/defining-post-…