Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4032

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Publication type: Journal Article

Beck M.
Horse chestnut seed extract.
Lancet 1990 Jun 16; 335:(8703):1467

Abstract:

Klinge Pharma does not use litigation to restrict the freedom of science but did go to court to force an author to withdraw a libelous statement.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/Germany/Klinge Pharma/Venostatin/ intimidation/ reaction to critics/PROMOTION DISGUISED: DISINFORMATION AND HARASSMENT Drug Industry/legislation & jurisprudence* Edema/prevention & control Germany, West Humans Plant Extracts/adverse effects* Product Surveillance, Postmarketing* Vascular Diseases/prevention & control