MedShadow is nonprofit advocacy foundation dedicated to empowering people and reforming processes to ensure that we are all better protected from drug side effects. We do this through our authoritative service and investigative journalism, enabling you to make fully informed decisions for yourself and your family. MedShadow does not accept support from pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers. You can be sure that our information is free from the influence of pharmaceutical companies. MedShadow is made up of award winning health journalists, medical professionals, donors, and volunteers who are committed to making the hidden and minimized risks of medicines visible so that everyone has the information needed to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families.