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1Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Clementovski per 6-82, 115184 Moscow, Russian Federation.
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|March 9, 2019
Summary
Scientific literature quality has declined, with unreliable medical research and drug marketing undermining evidence-based practices. This review highlights issues in publications and the introduction of unproven substances into medical use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Scientific Publication Ethics
Background:
- Deterioration in the quality of argumentation in medical research over recent decades.
- Continued publication of questionable reliability without addressing criticism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the decline in medical research quality and discuss examples of unreliable publications.
- To examine the marketing of drugs and dietary supplements lacking proven efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications.
- Analysis of case examples concerning drug and dietary supplement reliability.
Main Results:
- Identification of a trend where drugs without proven efficacy are patented and marketed as evidence-based.
- Instances where substances with unproven effects were introduced into practice, supported by unreliable publications.
Conclusions:
- The quality of scientific argumentation in certain medical fields has decreased.
- There is a need for constructive discussion regarding the reliability of published research and marketed medical products.
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