tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post5893367840414813046..comments2024-01-01T16:01:35.711+00:00Comments on Dick Puddlecote: The Hypocrisy Of Pharma-Funded Health CharitiesDick Puddlecotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481866882188932892noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-11589688485088937622012-06-05T12:11:54.020+01:002012-06-05T12:11:54.020+01:00http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/inve...http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/press/investigations-prize-for-tobacco-expos-7811816.html Belinda Cunnisonhttp://www.facebook.com/people/Belinda-Cunnison/738505622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-71607516612219741942012-03-19T16:32:39.064+00:002012-03-19T16:32:39.064+00:00Excuse typos. Only see them after the post button ...Excuse typos. Only see them after the post button is hit!Dr Evilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-89891479256088632342012-03-19T16:28:52.771+00:002012-03-19T16:28:52.771+00:00 They have a go at NICE because it is an an easy t... They have a go at NICE because it is an an easy target. They don't have a go at their patrons. What they should be doing is brokering a deal with Big pharma and NICE on a patient access scheme where the pharma company can reduce the price and save face. Also to be honest, these charities probably don't know exactly how NICE works. they base their decisions on QALYs and a health economic model. Many drugs currently giving NICE a nad press are end of life drugs that cost a huge amount for 3 or 4 extra month at best for the patient. They will still be very ill. I think many readers of red tops think these drugs give instant good health for 3 months then the patients just die. the NHS has a finite drugs budget. I've worked with NICE on drug submissions and always found them helpful and in gneral pretty fair.Dr Evilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-10141740178299058242012-03-14T20:02:28.967+00:002012-03-14T20:02:28.967+00:00Ahh! Here's what I was looking for! This pie...Ahh! Here's what I was looking for! This piece by DaveA!<br /><br />http://daveatherton.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/an-anti-smoker-speaks/ <br /><br />- MJMMichael J. McFaddenhttp://www.facebook.com/michael.j.mcfadden1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-36837537564054908832012-03-14T17:30:24.410+00:002012-03-14T17:30:24.410+00:00Considering the recent criticisms of "Think T...Considering the recent criticisms of "Think Tank" personnel and writers (including such folks as Jacob Sullum and our own Chris Snowdon) who've taken money for their writings from organizations that get UNDER THREE PERCENT* of their support from Big Tobacco, I found the following of particular note and worthy or bringing up in the face of any such claims:<br /><br />" 3.4 per cent of Asthma UK’s income is from pharmaceuticals, which in the past five years totalled £1.5million from ten companies. Beating Bowel Cancer takes 11 per cent of its income from pharma; "<br /><br />Using antismoking standards, no researchers or medical folks who've ever taken any funding from such "dirty" charities should ever be listened to.<br /><br />- MJM<br /><br />*I'm not sure about the 3% standard for Reason, but I know it applied to the recent article Chris Snowdon wrote when he received criticism in a publicly broadcast debate with Arnott or one of the other chief Antis. I do remember though that Sullum was thoroughly castigated for once accepting $5,000 from PM or RJR for the reprint rights to something he'd written. Hmmmm.... I wonder how much money Elsevier and the medical journals have taken from Big Tobacco and its hirelings for subscriptions and access rights?Michael J. McFaddenhttp://www.facebook.com/michael.j.mcfadden1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-28610839998568490592012-03-14T11:05:55.088+00:002012-03-14T11:05:55.088+00:00At last a member of the medical profession who has...At last a member of the medical profession who has the balls to speak out and tell as it is - Well Done. Have just downloaded the book to my Kindle.<br /><br />Whilst reading a taster on Amazon, I was delighted to see that she highlighted the plight of those who suffer depression and the like and just how difficult it is to get ANY relevant treatment/therapy (although she didn't say it, I would add unless you can afford to pay for it - usually at upwards of £75 per session).<br /><br />It would be wonderful if we could see a few more in the medical profession come out in support of this book, or produce other works that would show just how ficticious much of the 'research' into health related issues is!Lyn Laddsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-15047087944403386382012-03-14T07:52:40.429+00:002012-03-14T07:52:40.429+00:00Industry lobbying groups are the new fakecharities...Industry lobbying groups are the new fakecharities. That's what marks the difference between the Tory and the Labour government.Mark Wadsworthhttp://markwadsworth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-43976442084863271332012-03-14T00:14:51.080+00:002012-03-14T00:14:51.080+00:00American Cancer Society:
The Worl...American Cancer Society: <br /> The World's Wealthiest "Nonprofit" Institutionhttp://www.preventcancer.com/losing/acs/wealthiest_links.htm#drug Iro CyZanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3141759542968821728.post-47296884583250447212012-03-13T21:25:37.661+00:002012-03-13T21:25:37.661+00:00Yesterday Mrs Mudplugger and I signed new Wills. ...Yesterday Mrs Mudplugger and I signed new Wills. The major amendment from our previous Wills was to eliminate some potentially large (i.e six figure) bequests to Cancer Research UK.<br /><br />This is called hitting the devious bastards where it hurts. It may be some time, and they may never realise what they lost, but I shall certainly die a happier man knowing that none of my hard-won wealth will now go into their disreputable coffers.<br /><br />Perhaps fellow bloggers should review their own previous bequests to so-called charities while they still have time.Mudpluggernoreply@blogger.com