Read the latest HealthWatch newsletter:  Issue 110, Autumn 2019

Background briefings

HealthWatch issues occasional Backgroung briefing papers to provide independent, accessible evidence from experts in medical controversies where there have been conflicting or confusing claims.

List of articles in category Background briefings
Title
Statins for the prevention of vascular events
Designing clinical trials
Cancer
Functional foods
Trans-fatty acids
Implications of the Clinical Trial Directive for academic research
Multi-vitamin supplements
Direct to Consumer Advertising of Prescription Medicines
Screening and checkups for healthy adults
The Placebo Effect
Confiance and Magnesium-OK
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