Marcia Angell Books

Marcia Angell is a distinguished voice in examining the intersection of medicine, ethics, and public policy. Her writings critically explore the nature of medical evidence, the complexities of end-of-life care, and the often-fraught relationship between industry and academic medicine. Angell's work is characterized by a sharp analysis of how medical knowledge confronts legal and societal realities. She is dedicated to uncovering truths and proposing solutions within the healthcare landscape, challenging prevailing narratives with evidence-based insights.

Science on Trial
The Clash of Medical Evidence and the Law in the Breast Implant Case
270 pages
10 hours of reading
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The book explores the aftermath of the FDA's 1992 ban on silicone gel-filled breast implants, which was based on health concerns leading to extensive litigation and a massive class-action settlement. Despite subsequent scientific studies showing no significant link between the implants and disease, public perception and court decisions remained influenced by fear and misinformation. This discrepancy highlights broader issues regarding the relationship between science, law, and public understanding of evidence, emphasizing the risks of misconceptions in an increasingly technology-dependent society.
The Truth About the Drug Companies
352 pages
13 hours of reading
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A physician and former editor-in-chief of The New England Journal of Medicine provides an explosive critique of the pharmaceutical industry, detailing its dangerous influence on medical research, education, and physicians; exposing the reasons behind the spiraling prescription drug prices; and proposing a program of vital reforms. Reprint.

Science on Trial

The Truth About the Drug Companies