Henry I. Miller
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United States
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How Scientific is ‘Peer-Reviewed’ Science?
'Peer review' of scientific articles before publication is often considered the 'gold standard' of reliability, but its luster has become tarnished by greed -- the desire of the research community to tap into research funds, the pressure on scientists to publish or perish, and publishers of scientific journals seeking to maximize profits. → Read More
Much of the Buzz About Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Is Wrong
Genetic engineering, despite its numerous contributions to our health and welfare, continues to face opposition, and sometimes from unexpected sources. The most recent "boogeymen" are genetically modified mosquitoes, which are a critical innovation for protecting us from some very nasty viral diseases. Dr. Henry Miller explains. → Read More
Blame the FDA for Your Outmoded Sunscreen
The rest of the world has not been out snoozing in the sun. But Americans have had access only to older generations of sunscreens that prevent sunburn — but not the deeper damage that can cause skin cancer. → Read More
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Progress Toward Diagnosis and Treatment, Finally?
Some medical conditions are especially frustrating to physicians. That's because they lack not only effective treatments but even a reliable means of diagnosis. One of the most common is variously known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Dr. Henry Miller will explain it to you (if you're not too tired to read it). → Read More
FDA Has Problems, But Too-Fast, Too-Lenient Reviews Aren’t Among Them
Dr. Henry Miller, a former FDA deputy commissioner, used to be a big fan of the New York Times' coverage of science and medicine. But no longer. He takes issue with an editorial that accuses the agency of reducing its scrutiny of new drugs. Dr. Miller explains why the Times is off-base: the development of precision medicine. → Read More
The Brave Old World of Genetic Engineering
Because most of society is between two and six generations removed from farming, that subject is largely terra incognita, literally and figuratively. This lack of knowledge makes the public very susceptible to fear-based marketing of food. Humans have been modifying the DNA of our food for thousands of years. We call it agriculture. → Read More
The FDA has problems -- Here are the qualities the next commissioner must have to fix them
If we are to balance drug safety, innovation in research and development, and the availability and price of new medicines, we must find a way to make regulators accountable for costly errors of all kinds. → Read More
Opioid crisis -- Since when does the government write prescriptions?
Opioid-related deaths nationwide jumped four-fold in the last two decades, and the epidemic has made major inroads in the Eastern states, according to a new study by a U.S.- Canadian research team. They found that “the life expectancy lost at age 15 years from opioids is now greater than that lost from deaths due to firearms or motor vehicle crashes in most of the United States.” → Read More
OPINION: We Don’t Need A (New) Ban Of Human Gene Therapy
Animal products used in or on humans have been an invaluable part of medical practice for almost a century. Examples include animal insulins to treat diabetes... → Read More
OPINION: We Don’t Need A (New) Ban Of Human Gene Therapy
Animal products used in or on humans have been an invaluable part of medical practice for almost a century. Examples include animal insulins to treat diabetes... → Read More
Assisted suicide for Alzheimer’s patients raises incredibly difficult issues
Medical ethics can be thorny even with relatively benign topics. But physician-assisted suicide to achieve “death with dignity’ is especially fraught. It raises issues of personal beliefs, religion, human rights, end-of-life-care, informed consent, the law and euthanasia. → Read More
OPINION: Government Bureaucrats Who Deserve A Salute
They and other men and women like them have played an important role in making our country great → Read More
Is ‘mindfulness’ all in your head?
How many times have you heard someone say to a person who is angry and agitated, “Hey, take a few deep breaths and chill.” → Read More
This flu season should serve as a wake-up call – we need to redouble our efforts to prevent and treat the flu
Seasonal outbreaks of the flu cause thousands of deaths even in a good year, and the last flu season, 2017-2018, was a terrible one. It killed 80,000 Americans and sent 900,000 to the hospital, making it the worst influenza season in decades. → Read More
OPINION: The UN Was Designed To Fail — And It Does
Today [October 24] is 2018 United Nations Day, which commemorates the entry into force of the U.N. Charter in 1945 → Read More
OPINION: Legalized Eco-Bullying Crosses The Pond
Some bad ideas have originated in America. Reality television, spray-on cheese, pineapple pizza, and deep-fried Hostess Twinkies come to mind. → Read More
OPINION: The UN Celebrates 15 Years Of Screwing Up Biotech Regulation
Although best-known for its peace-keeping in areas of conflict the U.N.’s agencies, programs, commissions and international agreements have a dismal record... → Read More
OPINION: The Trump Doctrine Puts The UN In Its Place
President Trump delivered a fitting rebuke to the United Nations’ cult of global governance in his remarks to the General Assembly on Tuesday [September 25]. → Read More
OPINION: Science Shows The Way As Hurricane Approaches
Many people remember “science” as something that only the nerdy kids with thick glasses (like me) liked in high school. → Read More
Buying Organic? You’re Getting Ripped Off
False and misleading advertising by the organic agriculture and food industries is out of control and sowing consumer fear, confusion and mistrust. → Read More