Medscape Gets Smoked

Medscape, a popular medical platform, offers educational videos for doctors to obtain license renewal credits. A controversy arose when tobacco harm reduction videos funded by Philip Morris International were removed due to protests. Despite factual presentations on reduced-risk products like e-cigarettes, opposition persists against industry-funded research. Efforts to suppress tobacco alternatives hinder medical knowledge and innovation. The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World faced backlash for its ties to the tobacco industry but later distanced itself. Critics argue against canceling research collaborations, emphasizing the importance of transparent scientific inquiry for public health benefits.