Yes - there was manipulation by orthopedic surgeons who lobbied to dismantle
the AHCPR when it said back surgeries were of questionable merit - read work
by Deyo on this.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Mayer Brezis
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 3:50 PM
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Subject: Orthopedic EBM
I'm preparing a lecture on EBM to orthopedic surgeons. Any suggestions
for good demonstration of EBM in this field (I already noted the
negative Cochrane Review on back surgery)? Also, any good example in
this field of manipulation of guidelines by the industry (like the
remarkable example of tPA in stroke, Genentek speaking via the American
Heart Association)? Thanks.
Mayer Brezis
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