The New York Times examines the relationship between doctors, their non-profit groups and the drug and medical device makers they do research for. Physicians say the non-profits help prevent conflicts of interest while skeptics say they are a clever disguise fraught with potential problems. Article [1]
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[1] http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/28/business/28foundation.html?pagewanted=2&ei=5094&en=fc75582f4aee760f&hp&ex=1151553600&partner=homepage