Sharp Critique of Industry's Influence

摘要

One of the most contentious topics in current medicine and science revolves around the nature, extent, and consequences of the relationships for-profit companies have with researchers and physicians in academia and government and with physicians in private practice. In recent months, a steady stream of newspaper articles, editorials in journals, books, and government reports have raised allegations of conflicts of interest, bias in scientific research, and inappropriate medical practices that result from links to industry.