MEDICATION, DRUG, POISON
{What's the difference between them?} Medication, drugs and poison are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings and implications. Medication is a substance that is used to treat or prevent a disease or condition, usually prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist. Drugs are substances that alter the function of the body or mind, either for medical or recreational purposes. Some drugs are also medications, but not all medications are drugs. Poison is a substance that causes harm or death to living organisms, either intentionally or accidentally. Some poisons are also drugs, but not all drugs are poisons. The difference between these terms depends on the dose, the effect and the intention of the user.
Side effects are unwanted or unexpected reactions that occur after taking a medication or undergoing a medical procedure. They can range from mild to severe, depending on the type, dose, and duration of the treatment, as well as the individual's health condition and other factors. Some common side effects include nausea, headache, drowsiness, rash, or allergic reaction. Side effects should be reported to the health care provider who prescribed or performed the treatment, as they may indicate a need for adjustment or discontinuation of the therapy.
{Can a side effect be fatal?} A side effect is an unwanted or unexpected reaction to a medication, treatment, or procedure. Some side effects are mild and temporary, while others can be serious and long-lasting. In rare cases, a side effect can be fatal, meaning it can cause death. This is usually due to an allergic reaction, an overdose, or a severe interaction with another substance. If you experience any signs of a serious or life-threatening side effect, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, swelling of the face or throat, or loss of consciousness, you should seek immediate medical attention.
{Dangerous Antidepressant.} One possible class of medications that has the most severe side effects is **monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)**. These are a type of antidepressant that can cause serious reactions when taken with certain other medications, such as other antidepressants, pain drugs, cold and allergy medications, and some herbal supplements. MAOIs can also cause high blood pressure, headaches, nausea, insomnia, and sexual problems. MAOIs are usually prescribed only when other antidepressants have not worked.
{Which medications are MAOIs?} MAOIs, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors, are a class of antidepressants that block the action of an enzyme called monoamine oxidase. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine in the brain. By inhibiting this enzyme, MAOIs increase the levels of these neurotransmitters and may help relieve depression symptoms. Some examples of MAOIs are isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Emsam), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). ... The FDA has approved four MAOIs for the treatment of depression: **isocarboxazid (Marplan)**, **phenelzine (Nardil)**, **selegiline (Emsam)**, and **tranylcypromine (Parnate)**.
One class of medications that has severe side effects after MAOIs is **other antidepressants**. This includes SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, and SSRIs. These drugs can interact with MAOIs to cause **serotonin syndrome**, a potentially life-threatening condition that involves agitation, confusion, high blood pressure, and muscle rigidity. Therefore, it is important to avoid taking other antidepressants with MAOIs or within two weeks of stopping MAOIs.
Seven SNRIs are currently on the market: desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla); duloxetine (Cymbalta, Irenka); levomilnacipran (Fetzima); milnacipran (Savella); venlafaxine (Effexor XR).
CORRUPTION IN SCIENCE
Corruption in science is a serious problem that undermines the credibility and reliability of scientific research. Some of the main sources of corruption in science are:
- Conflicts of interest: when researchers have financial or personal ties to the sponsors or beneficiaries of their research, they may be tempted to manipulate or conceal data that do not support their interests.
- Publication bias: when journals favor positive or sensational results over negative or inconclusive ones, they create a distorted picture of the state of knowledge and discourage replication studies.
- Fraud and misconduct: when researchers fabricate, falsify or plagiarize data or results, they violate the ethical principles and standards of science and harm the scientific community and the public.
- Peer review problems: when peer reviewers fail to provide constructive and objective feedback, or abuse their power to delay, reject or steal the work of others, they compromise the quality and integrity of scientific publications.
CORRUPTION IN HEALTH CARE
Dr. Berg Gets Censored (Silenced) youtube.com/watch?v=ETonDtzkETw
U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2019: Higher Spending, Worse Outcomes?
This analysis is the latest in a series of Commonwealth Fund cross-national comparisons that uses health data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assess U.S. health care system spending, outcomes, risk factors and prevention, utilization, and quality, relative to 10 other high-income countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Highlights
- The U.S. spends more on health care as a share of the economy — nearly twice as much as the average OECD country — yet has the lowest life expectancy and highest suicide rates among the 11 nations.
- The U.S. has the highest chronic disease burden and an obesity rate that is two times higher than the OECD average.
- Americans use some expensive technologies, such as MRIs, and specialized procedures, such as hip replacements, more often than our peers.
- Compared to peer nations, the U.S. has among the highest number of hospitalizations from preventable causes and the highest rate of avoidable deaths.
Pharmaceutical Business Models midwesterndoctor.com/p/what-can-megyn-kellys-adverse-reaction
I have also come across a variety of other promising treatments for autoimmune disorders (e.g., ultraviolet blood irradiation, removing certain foods from the diet, low-dose naltrexone therapy, or addressing trapped emotional patterns) over the years that I frequently see offer huge improvements for autoimmune conditions. Yet, my rheumatologist colleagues (even the holistically inclined ones) aren’t aware of most of them, which I believe again speaks to the fact business rather than science dictates the practice of medicine.
The Strategy That Will Fix Health Care https://hbr.org/2013/10/the-strategy-that-will-fix-health-care