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There appears to be a lack of transparency about the poor success rates of IVF. from www.shutterstock.com.au

Don’t dismiss conflict‑of‑interest concerns in IVF, they have a basis

Jane Williams, University of Sydney; Brette Blakely, Macquarie University; Christopher Mayes, University of Sydney, and Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney

Assisted reproductive technology is a highly profitable global industry, with fertility clinics increasingly being regarded as an attractive investment option.
A group of oncologists have called on cancer patients to challenge the high prices charged by pharmaceutical companies for new cancer drugs. ep_jhu/Flickr

If we don’t talk about value, cancer drugs will become terminal for health systems

Narcyz Ghinea, University of Sydney; Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney, and Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney

Hope, fear, and desperation, along with the unique characteristics of the cancer drug market, create a “perfect storm” that continues to drive up prices for cancer drugs.
Robust comparisons of Pradaxa and warfarin based on systematically collected data haven’t revealed a significant difference in safety of the two therapies. ec-jpr/Flickr

There’s more to Pradaxa’s problems than meets the eye

Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney and Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney

Pharmaceutical companies don’t have a particularly good reputation, for some very good reasons. But we can’t let suspicions about the motives of such companies cloud our assessments of drug safety because…
A plan by supermarket giant Woolworths has raised the ire of the Australian Medical Association and the Pharmacy Guild. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Turf war? Woolies’ health checks fuss not just about patients

Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney

When supermarket chain Woolworths announced plans to offer in-store “health checks” earlier this week, health groups came out in force to criticise the move. But scratch the surface and it’s apparent that…
Despite claims of independence, academics that work closely with industry often have their views unconsciously shaped. Fellowship of the Rich/Flickr

Academics on the payroll: the advertising you don’t see

Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney and Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney

In the endless drive to get people’s attention, advertising is going ‘native’, creeping in to places formerly reserved for editorial content. In this Native Advertising series we find out what it looks…
Ron Barnes, Doug Cope, Eileen Webber and Bob Lugton feature in ABC TV’s 4 Corners documentary The Walking Wounded. The Walking Wounded, Four Corners

The Walking Wounded calls for a rethink of what we most value

Paul Komesaroff, Monash University; Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney, and Wendy Lipworth, University of Sydney

Starting with Karl Marx, many thinkers have pointed out that the creative potential of the capitalist economic system comes at a cost – the lack of inherent ethical scruples to limit the inexorable logic…
The current debate obscures the much larger question of why doctors need to receive “tea and biscuits” from pharmaceutical companies at all. Yortw/Flickr

Forget tea and biscuits, why should doctors get any gifts from pharma companies?

Wendy Lipworth, UNSW and Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) and medical specialist groups are currently debating public disclosure of gifts received by doctors from pharmaceutical companies. The bone of contention is how…
The scandal started with allegations that GlaxoSmithKline had made illegal payments to doctors and government officials. Ian Wilson

China’s pharma scandal and the ethics of the global drug market

Wendy Lipworth, UNSW and Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney

China is in the midst of conducting a series of corruption investigations of pharmaceutical companies that have been operating in the country. It all started with the investigation of officials from pharmaceutical…
It’s in the public interest to establish the degree of consumer groups’ independence and to expect that their relationships with industry are both disclosed and appropriately managed. Neung Stock Enterprise/Shutterstock

Do consumer groups really advocate for the public interest?

Wendy Lipworth, UNSW and Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney

The Guardian recently claimed to have exposed an attempt by a number of pharmaceutical companies to thwart efforts by the European drug regulator (the European Medicines Agency) to have all clinical trial…
Roche has refused to share clinical trial data for Tamiflu, which is used to relieve symptoms and reduce complications of influenza. AAP/Joe Castro

Remove industry bias from clinical trials before it’s too late

Adam Dunn, UNSW ; Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney, and Wendy Lipworth, UNSW

A study published today shows that clinical trials with industry sponsorship report greater benefits and fewer harmful side effects. In the discussion, the authors note that most reviews and guidelines…
A fundamental change in the relationship between industry and medical professionals is needed. flickr/buddawiggi

Have we reached the limit of effectiveness of self‑regulation and codes of ethics?

Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney; Paul Komesaroff, Monash University, and Wendy Lipworth, UNSW

TRANSPARENCY AND MEDICINE – A series examining issues from ethics to the evidence in evidence-based medicine, the influence of medical journals to the role of Big Pharma in our present and future health…
Conflict of interest management depends on the existence of a critical culture that recognises the issues. Waldo Jaquith

Don’t show me the money: the dangers of non‑financial conflicts

Paul Komesaroff, Monash University; Ian Kerridge, University of Sydney, and Wendy Lipworth, UNSW

TRANSPARENCY AND MEDICINE – A series examining issues from ethics to the evidence in evidence-based medicine, the influence of medical journals to the role of Big Pharma in our present and future health…

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