Healthy Skepticism Library item: 12949

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Publication type: Journal Article

Herxheimer A, Sanz E.
Social, cultural and ethical aspects of drug use—changes over 40 years: a personal look back
European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2008 Feb; 64:(2):107-114
http://www.springerlink.com/content/u2rn52n6x15x71h6/fulltext.html

Abstract:

“Modern pharmacology has developed largely since this journal began 40 years ago. In that time, the types of drugs available and what we know about them have changed dramatically, as has the power of medicines to cure and to help people. Research methods and medicine regulation and control have also continued to evolve, and last but not least so have people’s views and attitudes toward the use of medicines…”

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