Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #whatareyouwaitingfor
Most recents (1)
@carlheneghan mindfully preparing for his talk on why we need a UK Sunshine Act to help solve the problem of conflicts of interest in medicine @OxEBHC @CebmOxford @EBM_Live @OxPrimaryCare
#COI #EBM
#COI #EBM
Starts with the story of Rofecoxib (Vioxx).
Presents the evidence that didn’t get into the NEJM because one of the study authors was a paid consultant on the drug company producing Vioxx.
#COI #EBM #EBMmanifesto
Presents the evidence that didn’t get into the NEJM because one of the study authors was a paid consultant on the drug company producing Vioxx.
#COI #EBM #EBMmanifesto
Carl recalls that he prescribed Vioxx and is vexed by the probability of harm he may have caused. Due to a COI impacting on the evidence he used to inform his medical practice.
And this was preventable if a better system was in place.
And this was preventable if a better system was in place.
