Surgisphere, The Company Behind The Retracted Hydroxychloroquine Study, Is No More

John Sexton June 15, 2020

Remember Surgisphere? That was the name of the company that allegedly gathered data from hundreds of hospitals around the world and subsequently published a research paper claiming people treated with hydroxychloroquine were more likely to die than those who were not. That paper made international news at the time, but dozens of doctors questioned the credibility of its data. The paper was eventually retracted and, as of today, it appears Surgisphere is no more:..............

Indeed, if you click on Surgisphere’s website you just get a message saying “This Site Is Suspended.”
When doctors initially wrote to Lancet, the journal that published the study, to question the validity of the research, Surgisphere claimed it could provide all of the data to back up its claims. But things took a turn when the Guardian revealed some of the company’s staff had rather unusual resumes.

When doctors initially wrote to Lancet, the journal that published the study, to question the validity of the research, Surgisphere claimed it could provide all of the data to back up its claims. But things took a turn when the Guardian revealed some of the company’s staff had rather unusual resumes.

A search of publicly available material suggests several of Surgisphere’s employees have little or no data or scientific background. An employee listed as a science editor appears to be a science fiction author and fantasy artist whose professional profile suggests writing is her fulltime job.Another employee listed as a marketing executive is an adult model and events hostess, who also acts in videos for organisations.

Lancet launched an independent peer review of the paper but when it came time for Surgisphere to put its cards on the table, it balked:..........To Read More.....

My Take - Actually, we shouldn't be surprised at this. Scientific fraud is rampant, and these science journals have become so corrupted none of them can be relied on for accuracy, truth or integrity. Whether is global warming, pesticides or health issues, they need to be constantly overseen in the search for truth.