Comments on: Grassley Targets Another Academic Over Conflicts

By: AA

AA — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:46:02 +0000

Hi Lisa,

I totally agree about Dr. Harold Koplewicz.

Not that this is reason for Grassley to target him but if you recall, he wanted to produce a “ransom notes” ad campaign to target conditions like autism. It gave rise to all the stereotypes that the autistic community thought it had put to rest.

Thanks to Ari Newman, head of the autistic advocacy network, that campaign was resoundingly defeated.

Back on topic - I am horrified that he wants to use meds for autism. Instead of helping, they will worsen the symptoms considerably. As one who has a learning disability with a few overlapping symptoms with AS, I feel psych meds considerably worsened my symptoms.

Anyway, I totally agree with you about this guy.

By: Lisa Van S

Lisa Van S — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:27:18 +0000

Ed,

Is Dr Graham Emslie, who has conducted numerous clinical trials, on Grassley’s short list.

By: Jack Friday

Jack Friday — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:09:04 +0000

Grassley fingering Wagner!?

Ooh er! I say! Ding dong!!

By: JC MD

JC MD — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:33:46 +0000

Just another doc with her hand out. These investigations are the tip of the iceberg.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:12:05 +0000

Hooray for Grassley!

By: Lisa Van S

Lisa Van S — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:02:40 +0000

Senator Grassley’s investigators should investigate Dr. Harold Koplewicz who was a clinical trial investigtor for Paxil Study 329.

He has extensive ties to industry, and to this day touts antidepressants to be safe and effective. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$