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Suddenly sick

A special report by Susan Kelleher and Duff Wilson · June 26 - June 30, 2005

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Creating medical experts

Members of medical panels that define diseases and write treatment guidelines are frequently considered among the top experts in their fields. Drug companies are often behind the experts' rise to prominence. Here's how it works:

Creating medical experts