Keynote Lecture: Alzheimer Scotland: Annual Conference 2023

Session 3: ‘Looking to a brighter future’ – how today’s research, learning and developments are offering hope for tomorrow. Hilary Evans, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK and Co-Chair of … Continue reading Keynote Lecture: Alzheimer Scotland: Annual Conference 2023

The ABPI code ‘did not apply here’

I have submitted the following response to this recent BMJ article: Government consults on legislation to disclose industry payments to doctors: Dear Editor, In 2018 Dr Margaret McCartney set this … Continue reading The ABPI code ‘did not apply here’

Imperial College London: a response from the Research Integrity Officer

The recipient of this letter shared it with a number of people, including me, who have an interest in the role of transparency in scientific integrity. It struck me as … Continue reading Imperial College London: a response from the Research Integrity Officer

Rapid response

This is a rapid response to the above article that I have submitted to the BMJ: Dear Editor This is an important and timely analysis and the authors should be … Continue reading Rapid response

Unethical pharmaceutical marketing: a common problem requiring collective responsibility

As published in the BMJ, 19 September 2023.

Adverts for ‘Scottish Brain Sciences’

Adverts for Scottish Brain Sciences. The adverts are generally half-page adverts and difficult to miss. If you are interested in ‘joining the world’s first Brain Health Community’ I would recommend … Continue reading Adverts for ‘Scottish Brain Sciences’

Shame on us all

This BMJ investigation has revealed that drug and medical device companies have given £9m to royal colleges in recent years. Dr Friedrich Flachsbart, former GP from Göttingen has given this … Continue reading Shame on us all