Saturday, October 31, 2020

"Adverse events"

I remember that term from when I was researching my paper about ADHD medication.  In that context, "adverse events" were heart attacks.  

"Adverse event" is an industry euphemism for hurting people.  


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Article:

https://www.propublica.org/article/fda-repays-industry-by-rushing-risky-drugs-to-market