Shocked and appalled.

摘要

I would like to record a rather awkward observation and raise a question concerning academic anesthesia. My recently received copy of the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (Vol. 52, no. 7, August/September 2005), seemed to open automatically to reveal a ten-page glossy section, with better than average quality paper, entitled "2005 Research Grants, Career Scientist and Fellowship Program". It was well designed, attractive, informative, appearing in both French and English. Obviously, this program is heavily dependent on the pharmaceutical industry. Of thel2 annual awards described, eight are clearly supported by industry, with award names identifying the sponsors. Award values range between dollar10,000 and dollar270,000 representing a cumulative amount exceeding dollar500,000 annually.