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"Drug helps to curb the sweet cravings"

Sydney Morning Herald

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Published: 18 Jul 2010

Category: Pharmaceutical

Rating: (1½ stars)

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AUSTRALIAN researchers have developed a drug that may combat overeating by making sweet food less pleasurable.

The original article can be found at: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/drug-helps-to-curb-the-sweet-cravings-20100717-10f59.html

how did it rate? (more information)

Criteria Rating
Total Score 2 of 9
Novelty of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Availability of Treatment Satisfactory (?)
Treatment Options Not Satisfactory (?)
Disease Mongering Satisfactory (?)
Evidence Not Satisfactory (?)
Quantification of Benefits of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Harms of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Costs of Treatment Not Satisfactory (?)
Sources of Information Not Satisfactory (?)
Relies on Press Release Not Applicable

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Unfortunately this news story reads more like a promotional piece perhaps coinciding with the company's application to the FDA?

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