Healthy Skepticism Library item: 18057

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Publication type: Journal Article

Moynihan R.
Should drug companies be allowed to sponsor Cochrane reviews?
CMAJ 2003 Nov 25; 169:(11):1201
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/169/11/1201

Abstract:

The giant Cochrane Collaboration marked its 10th anniversary at a conference in Barcelona in October by launching an international debate about whether to embrace sponsorship from private industry. Professor Jim Neilson, cochair of the steering group that runs the collaboration, told CMAJ that a global consultation process will start in December. “Members have made it very clear they want to have input into this decision.” …

Keywords:
CanadanDrug Industry/ethics* Financial Support/ethics* Peer Review Private Sector/ethics* Review Literature as Topic*