T. Kamibayashi, M. Maze
Nov 1, 2000
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Anesthesiology
Abstract
This month’s Clinical Concepts and Commentary is composed of an article coauthored by Dr. Mervyn Maze, one of the leading authorities in a2 agonists. Dr. Maze is also a consultant for Abbott Laboratories Inc., Abbott Park, Illinois, and played a major role in that company’s development of dexmedetomidine, an a2 agonist, which recently has been approved for limited use in the United States. This raises a potential conflict of interest, an issue about which this journal’s editorial board has had a long record of concern. The board recognizes that there is a special consideration regarding conflict of interest for articles in which an author’s opinions and selection of citations are a prominent feature. This article was prepared with extensive editorial input to ensure balance and objectivity, which we hope will enable our readers to derive the maximum educational benefit.