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Robert F Kennedy Jr threatens to ban US government scientists from publishing in top medical journals, accusing them of being controlled by pharmaceutical companies, and plans to establish government-run journals to replace them, amid broader concerns about pharmaceutical influence and funding cuts affecting scientific research in the US.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested he might prohibit government scientists from publishing in top medical journals, proposing instead the creation of in-house publications, criticizing these journals as corrupt and influenced by pharmaceutical companies.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threatened to bar government scientists from publishing in major medical journals, accusing them of being influenced by pharmaceutical companies and calling them 'corrupt.' He criticized journals like NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet, and suggested creating alternative publications, amid ongoing tensions over industry influence and research integrity.
The New York Times reports that 26 studies by a renowned cancer surgeon at Columbia University, Dr. Sam Yoon, have been flagged for suspicious data, including reused images of cancer cells and tumors. One study on stomach cancer was quietly withdrawn, and another retracted after inquiries. Memorial Sloan Kettering is investigating, and suspicions were initially raised by a British scientist. The story highlights broader concerns about the scrutiny of research publications and the use of AI-powered tools to uncover questionable research.
Over 200 medical journals have called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global health emergency due to the combination of biodiversity loss and changing global temperatures. The rise in global temperatures, driven by human activities, is disrupting social and economic systems and leading to the displacement of millions of people. Waterborne diseases and pollution are also affecting human health and the availability of quality food from oceans. The WHO's recognition of the crisis and involvement in climate-related initiatives is seen as a positive step towards galvanizing efforts from scientists, governments, and policymakers worldwide.
Over 100 medical journals worldwide have issued a joint call for urgent action to eliminate nuclear weapons, warning that the threat of a nuclear catastrophe is "great and growing". The call comes amidst Russia's veiled warnings of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, North Korean missile tests, and slow progress towards non-proliferation. The editorial, co-authored by the editors of 11 leading medical journals, highlights the major danger to public health posed by nuclear weapons and urges nuclear-armed states to eliminate their arsenals. The editorial warns that even a "limited" nuclear war could result in the deaths of millions and global climate disruption leading to a nuclear famine. The medical journals' joint call emphasizes the extreme urgency of the current nuclear crisis.
The article discusses the importance of medical journals in disseminating original medical and scientific research to healthcare professionals and the public. These journals serve as a platform for peer-reviewed articles that provide valuable insights into the latest developments in medicine and healthcare. By summarizing and commenting on these articles, medical professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest research and make informed decisions about patient care.
The article discusses the importance of medical journals in disseminating original medical and scientific research to healthcare professionals and the public. These journals serve as a platform for peer-reviewed articles that provide valuable insights into the latest developments in medicine and healthcare. By summarizing and commenting on these articles, medical professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest research and make informed decisions about patient care.