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Study finds meta-analysis conclusions biased by drug company funding

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Previously, like here, here and here, I have highlighted the way that the pharmaceutical industry appears to use its financial muscle to ensure its products end up in a favourable result. Earlier this month, the British Medical Journal published another study on this theme. The particular focus of this review were studies known as […]

Could investing in a pedometer help you be more active?

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Regular readers of this site will know that I’m a relative fan of activity, and in particular relatively ‘doable’ and sustainable forms of activity such as walking. Just last week, for instance, I reported on a study which found that regular walking was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in diabetics. […]