Conflicts of interest in studies, journals etc
http://www.healthnewsreview.org/2013/01/the-list-of-potential-conflicts-of-interest-in-authors-of-the-nejm-obesity-myths-paper/
This is not about the obesity issue but more about transparency and conflicts of interest in the authors of guideline, studies and journals.
The full article is above at the url. Reading the comments will present other points of view which do have some merit.
After all is said and done my opinion mirrors the comments made by a person who sees both sides.
Snip:
"As a patient advocate, COIs are an important step toward transparency. We want results that will actually help people, not just promote business interests. Sometimes its a win/win for both, but we can only deduce that if we know whos on the various playing fields involved."
"very few researchers, institutions, doctors, or non-profit leaders are free from conflicts. The very people who have studied the problems and can offer important input usually have ties to companies. That doesnt mean we shouldnt hear from them, but we also shouldnt assume that everything they say is golden."
This is not about the obesity issue but more about transparency and conflicts of interest in the authors of guideline, studies and journals.
The full article is above at the url. Reading the comments will present other points of view which do have some merit.
After all is said and done my opinion mirrors the comments made by a person who sees both sides.
Snip:
"As a patient advocate, COIs are an important step toward transparency. We want results that will actually help people, not just promote business interests. Sometimes its a win/win for both, but we can only deduce that if we know whos on the various playing fields involved."
"very few researchers, institutions, doctors, or non-profit leaders are free from conflicts. The very people who have studied the problems and can offer important input usually have ties to companies. That doesnt mean we shouldnt hear from them, but we also shouldnt assume that everything they say is golden."
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