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Conflict of Interest

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Conflicts of interest in biomedical research present ethical challenges that can impact patient care and public trust. Financial conflicts, such as industry sponsorship, and nonfinancial conflicts, like positive publication bias, can influence research outcomes and reporting. Disclosure of conflicts is essential for transparency and maintaining integrity. While there are ongoing efforts such as self-reporting systems, the discrepancies highlight the need for improved disclosure standards. Academic institutions and journals must prioritize conflict disclosure to uphold research integrity and public trust. The consequences of undisclosed conflicts can jeopardize patient safety and tarnish the reputation of biomedical research.

This chapter will provide a comprehensive overview of conflicts of interest in biomedical research, emphasizing the importance of transparency and ethical conduct to maintain public trust and research integrity.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Robert T. Tisherman, Richard A. Wawrose & Bryson P. Lesniak

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Clínica Espregueira, Porto, Portugal

    João Espregueira-Mendes

  2. Dept. Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden

    Jón Karlsson

  3. UPMC Freddie Fu SportsMed Ctr, Orth Surg, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Volker Musahl

  4. McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Olufemi R. Ayeni

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  1. UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Volker Musahl MD

  2. Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Mohit Bhandari

  3. Mark R. Neaman Family Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director, Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Skokie IL, Skokie, IL, USA

    Jason L. Koh

  4. Sports Clinic, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg – Clinique d’Eich, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

    Caroline Mouton

  5. Luxembourg Institute of Research in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Science (LIROMS), Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

    Caroline Mouton

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Tisherman, R.T., Wawrose, R.A., Lesniak, B.P. (2024). Conflict of Interest. In: Espregueira-Mendes, J., Karlsson, J., Musahl, V., Ayeni, O.R. (eds) Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65430-6_70-1

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