Last Updated on January 30, 2017 by Joseph Gut – thasso January 28, 2017 – One could call it a scandal. The dire reality is that what is described here could be widespread practice in the business of clinical trials …

Massaging of data and outcomes: Can we ever trust clinical trial outcomes reported by Pharma? Read more »

Last Updated on January 21, 2017 by Joseph Gut – thasso January 21, 2017 –There are roughly one million suicides worldwide annually, corresponding to an estimated yearly mortality rate of 14.5 deaths per 100,000 people in the general population. In Europe, …

Some practical thoughts about suicide: Before jumping, you should consult your genes Read more »

Last Updated on January 20, 2017 by Joseph Gut – thasso January 19, 2017 – This announcement by the American Food & Drug Administration (FDA) from December 20, 2016, must sound like heaven in the ears of educated patients, technical …

Sensors and smart devices: Fingerstick testing obsolete for diabetes patients? Read more »

Last Updated on January 16, 2017 by Joseph Gut – thasso   January 14, 2017 – Is there an increased risk of bladder cancer with pioglitazone-containing medicines? Some (most) drug regulatory agencies worldwide do think so. However, the actions taken …

Pioglitazone: Too often ending in bladder cancer? Read more »