Topic: Psoriasis

The USS Decatur sailed near the Paracel Islands, prompting a rebuke from the Chinese military. The show concludes with a critique of a pharmaceutical advertisement for the psoriasis drug Taltz, highlighting the extensive list of dangerous side effects required in the disclaimer.

Archival clips highlight the failure of the "green jobs" initiative in California and the absurdity of long pharmaceutical disclaimers, specifically for the drug Stelara. They discuss how PR firms place "native advertising" stories in the news, such as a story about orangutans using iPads, which they link to the promotional cycle for a Planet of the Apes movie.

A television advertisement for the psoriasis medication Stelara, featuring a winner of America's Next Top Model, is analyzed for its extensive list of alarming side effects. The ad warns of increased risks for cancer, tuberculosis, and a potentially fatal brain condition, contrasting these dangers with the promise of clearer skin. The segment highlights the absurdity of marketing drugs that may cause severe illness to treat cosmetic skin conditions.

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.