Yet he would have us accept the company's clinical trials showing the drug to be safe and effective?
But the evidence is, nevertheless, stronger than from any individual trials showing a link between coffee and a rise in pancreatic cancer.
As I was researching this piece, my attention was caught by a number of randomized controlled trials showing a benefit from tDCS for depression.
In making coverage decisions, Medicare officials said, they will generally require data from clinical trials showing that obesity-related treatments will improve the health of beneficiaries.
Avanir has conducted two clinical trials showing that Neurodex, whose active ingredient is a common cough suppressant, reduces unwanted laughter or tears.
"Despite data from field trials showing the pesticide could linger in the environment at dangerous levels, imidacloprid was approved for use in the EU.
Since then, the drug has become standard treatment for newly diagnosed lymphoma patients, based on clinical trials showing that it makes chemotherapy more effective.
There have been some clinical trials showing that melatonin can help combat jet lag, but some experts say further studies are needed.
In 2009, Prochymal failed in two late-stage clinical trials, showing little to no advantage over placebo in treating graft-versus-host disease.
Previous studies of vitamin D supplementation have produced inconsistent results, with some trials showing a decrease in inflammatory markers and others showing no effect.
But it is illegal for a drug manufacturer to promote a medicine actively for indications that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, which requires detailed clinical trials showing its safety and effectiveness.
