E-mail distribution of Consumer Health Digest delayed. The digest's Internet service provider was shut down for a week for upgrading of its servers. The stoppage also stopped delivery of the healthfraud discusslist. Both have been restored. FTC warns about Internet fraud.
Internet technology is the latest draw for opportunistic predators who specialize in fraud.
Six companies will try subsidizing e-mail medical advice. Meanwhile, the Medem coalition of major medical groups has issued guidelines to help physicians provide appropriate service and limit their malpractice risks. Gonzalez typically prescribes up to150 dietary supplement pills a day plus frequent coffee enemas. California judge doubts validity of Ritalin lawsuit . To avoid dismissal, they must provide the court with evidence that they have been damaged by false statements made by the defendants.