Episode 438 • • 1:35:12 - 1:39:42
438: Social Media Weapons
Humira Side Effects, Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Advertisements for the drug Humira list a wide array of severe side effects, including tuberculosis, lymphoma, and heart failure, while treating skin conditions. This is contrasted with legal advertisements seeking plaintiffs for lawsuits involving drugs like Pradaxa and Actos. The segment highlights the "sick" nature of an industry that markets dangerous drugs and then profits from the resulting litigation.