Topic: Medscape

2 chapters across the catalog

Illegal in Tennessee
Episode 312 2:23:54 - 2:29:12

312: Illegal in Tennessee

Lockerbie Bombing Documentary, Vaccine Economic Benefits

The show concludes with a recommendation for an Al Jazeera documentary on the Lockerbie bombing and a report from Medscape regarding the "Decade of Vaccines." The medical report claims accelerated vaccine delivery will provide a $231 billion economic benefit over ten years, which the hosts view as a justification for pharmaceutical industry profits.

Slaughterhouse Blues
Episode 203 1:30:53 - 1:34:16

203: Slaughterhouse Blues

Global Salt Reduction Initiatives and Health Modeling

Governments in Australia and the U.S. are moving to mandate salt reduction in processed foods like bread and cereals. Health organizations use computer models to claim these measures will save billions in healthcare costs related to hypertension. The hosts compare these "proven" models to the controversial climate and volcanic ash models used in previous policy decisions.