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Fast Breaking Comments

By Prof. Edzard Ernst

ESI Special Topics, February 2003
Citing URL - http://www.esi-topics.com/fbp/2003/february03-EdzardErnst.html

Prof. Edzard Ernst answers a few questions about this month's fast breaking paper in the field of Pharmacology & Toxicology.

From •>>February 2003

Field: Pharmacology & Toxicology
 by: Ernst, E
Article Title: "Interactions between herbal medicines and prescribed drugs - A systematic review"
 Authors: Izzo, AA;Ernst, E
Journal: DRUGS
Volume: 61
Page: 2163-2175
Year: 2001
* Univ Exeter, Sch Postgrad Med & Hlth Sci, Dept Complementary Med, 25 Victoria Pk Rd, Exeter EX2 4NT, Devon, England.
* Univ Exeter, Sch Postgrad Med & Hlth Sci, Dept Complementary Med, Exeter EX2 4NT, Devon, England.
* Univ Naples Federico II, Sch Postgrad Med & Hlth Sci, Dept Complementary Med, Naples, Italy.

ST:  Why do you think your paper is highly cited?

Because the subject is very topical.

ST:  What were some of the circumstances that led you to do this research?

The subject has been my research interest for quite some time.

ST:  Could you summarize the significance of your paper in layman's terms?

It alerts people to the possibility that herbal remedies may not be as harmless as most think.End

Prof. Edzard Ernst, M.D., Ph.D., FRCP (Edin.)
Laing Chair in Complementary Medicine
Institute of Health and Social Care Research
Peninsula Medical School
Universities of Exeter & Plymouth
Exeter, Devon, UK

ESI Special Topics, February 2003
Citing URL - http://www.esi-topics.com/fbp/2003/february03-EdzardErnst.html

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