Doctored

"Doctored" by Charles Piller is an insightful nonfiction book that addresses the challenges and scandals in Alzheimer's research. The author, an investigative journalist, highlights how corrupt researchers, negligent regulatory agencies, and the profit motives of the pharmaceutical industry have hindered the development of effective treatments for Alzheimer's. With nearly seven million affected individuals in the U.S. and a projected crisis costing one trillion dollars by 2050, the topic is of urgent importance. Piller begins his investigation with the revelations of whistleblower Matthew Schrag, who points to massive falsifications in research. Through years of research, Piller uncovers an extensive network of deception that reaches up to the FDA, showing how some scientists are fighting against the influence of money and power to bring the truth to light. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in medical research and the ethical challenges in healthcare.