In the grip of the python: Conflicts at the university-industry interface
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In the grip of the python: Conflicts at the university-industry interface
What is this about?
This case is about scientific fraud in research concerning psychopharmacology. Specifically, it is about the use of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of antidepressants that has the potential to trigger suicidality in a subgroup of patients. This is a factual case, linked to company abilities to keep clinical trial data out of the public domain.
Why is this important?
The outcome of such research affects the lives of many patiens who use the SSRI's.
