Newsmedia: alarming for the sake of publicity ?

Often you will read alarming messages issued by news media, in response to a press release of scientific journals eager for publicity. Although information to the press is of the utmost importance, often the alarming message reaches the lay person, but the subsequent messages that show that the initial information was flawed does not reach the reader as that information is considered not worthy of publication in the newspapers.

On these pages you can read more objective information in response to these. Judge for yourself.

Please send mail to keesj@rdgg.nl with questions or comments about this Web- Site

Disclaimer:This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his or her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

© Stichting Medische Voortplanting Voorburg. This material is copyright protected; improper or unauthorized use is an infringement of copyright-laws and is an actionable offense. Original information from this Web-site can only be used if the source is clearly cited.