A Medical Madoff: Anesthesiologist Faked Data in 21 Studies
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 19:56
in Health & Medicine
Over the past 12 years, anesthesiologist Scott Reuben revolutionized the way physicians provide pain relief to patients undergoing orthopedic surgery for everything from torn ligaments to worn-out hips. Now, the profession is in shambles after an investigation revealed that at least 21 of Reuben's papers were pure fiction, and that the pain drugs he touted in them may have slowed postoperative healing. [More]