Drugs are just business deals ----If they cure a disease; thats a bonus!------editors of 13 medical journals (including JAMA, NEJM and LANCET) join to express concern.

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http://www.redflagsweekly.com/new_frontiers/2002_june08.html

 

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" In another first of its kind declaration, in September 2001, the editors of

13 medical journals (including JAMA, NEJM and LANCET) co-authored a joint

statement, highlighting their concerns about financial conflicts in device

and drug research. The Editors began the article with " the publication of

clinical research.is the ultimate basis for most treatment decisions. " The

editors observed that, " We are concerned about the current intellectual

environment " citing industry's use of clinical research " primarily for

marketing. " The editors noted that published clinical research can " change

standards of care " resulting in " substantial financial gains for the

sponsor. " The editors further observed that the results of studies funded by

device or drug companies " may be buried rather than published if they are

unfavorable to the sponsor's product. "

 

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