Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8432

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Publication type: Journal Article

Ciacci C, Mazzacca G.
The history of Helicobacter pylori: a reflection on the relationship between the medical community and industry.
Dig Liver Dis 2006 Oct; 38:(10):778-80
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B7582-4KGPPHS-3&_user=10&_coverDate=10%2F31%2F2006&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=98e249f5f538ab658a0f22396aee3723

Abstract:

The paper deals with a viewpoint on the relationship between the drug industry and the medical world taking inspiration from the history of the discovery of Helicobacter pylori as a pathogenic agent in peptic disease.

Keywords:
Drug companies; Helicobacter pylori; Market; Medical education Publication Types: Historical Article MeSH Terms: Drug Industry* Education, Medical* Helicobacter Infections/history* Helicobacter pylori* History, 20th Century Humans Interdisciplinary Communication* Peptic Ulcer/microbiology