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Source: Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) Released: Fri 31-Mar-2006, 06:00 ET Printer-friendly Version Woman Shares Personal Story of Clinical Trials Participation LibrariesMedical News KeywordsCLINICAL TRIALS SEX DIFFERENCES NEW YORK PATIENTS Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters onlyDescriptionThe exclusion of women from medical trials before the 1990s has resulted in a lack of knowledge regarding conditions that affect women differently than men.

In a new book about the health differences between the sexes, a New York woman shares her story about being a patient in a clinical trial.

Newswise — Before the 1990s, women were excluded from most major medical research studies.

The exclusion was based on liability concerns and a historical belief by most scientists that women and men were biologically the same except for their reproductive organs.

The lack of research on women compromised the care they received, as doctors and patients had little information about conditions that a...

...Landy pioneered what he called ''24-hour therapy,'' in which he worked with patients for long, uninterrupted periods.

His show business clientele included rock musician Alice Cooper and actors Richard Harris and Rod Steiger.

He was best known for his treatment of Wilson, the troubled founding member of the iconic California surf band.

Wilson's wife hired Landy in 1975 at a time when the musician had withdrawn socially to an alarming degree.

Landy took control of Wilson's life, constantly monitoring him to keep him away from drugs and junk food.

Six years later, after Wilson had regressed to drugs and obesity, Landy was rehired.

The psychologist said he was paid $35,000 a month for conducting 24-hour therapy from 1983 to 1986.

The California Board of Medical Quality Assurance later accused Landy of ''grossly negligent conduct,'' alleging that his business dealings with Wilson had caused the singer ''severe emotional damage, psychological dependence and financial exploitation.'' Landy denied the charges and Wilson defended him, attributing his new solo career to Landy's therapy.

In 1989, Landy admitted to a single charge of unlawfully prescribing drugs and surrendered his license to practice psychology in California for at least two years.

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