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To the Editor: The article by Stelfox et al. (Jan. 8 issue)¹ is ambiguous and undermined by a self-fulfilling prophecy. The authors concluded that there is no evidence of conflict of interest but not before compiling confusing information to the contrary.

Supporters and critics of calcium-channel antagonists were questioned about five types of financial relationships as though they were independent variables. However, three of these relationships — "support to attend symposium," "honorarium to speak at symposium," and "support for educational program" — are often found together. Simply receiving such support is equated with financial conflict of interest without any attempt . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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