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DizzyFIX Page
Thanks for your comments. The DizzyFIX is a new product. There are three papers in the works. One, cited, has been published, the second will come out next month, and a third this summer. The first paper, as you mention does compare teaching methods. It does also indicate reliability of the device compared to objective observers.

I would like to clarify the financial interest issue. It is inappropriate to indicate a conflict of interest. The publication is peer reviewed. This process requires disclosure of conflicts. The DizzyFIX was not a commercial product at the time of the research. The primary author is not involved in the product. The research is not commercially sponsored. No conflict exists. Future publications disclose the nature of the relationship between researchers and commercial entities.

I edited some of your comments to reflect the above generally accepted practice. Mabromwich (talk) 12:45, 25 February 2008 (UTC)


 * I think it is very important that readers be made aware of conflicts of interest... including the fact that the only published research related to the DizzyFIX device involves researchers who have a financial interest in the product. That financial interest does not mean the conclusions of their research is wrong, but readers have a right to know key information about the source of the information they see. In the same vein, it is a bit unsettling that the wikipedia page on this product is almost entirely authored by someone who is involved with marketing the product. Holtza (talk) 18:23, 3 March 2008 (UTC)


 * I do not disagree with disclosure of conflict of interest. However, you err in that you assume a conflict existed prior to publication/research of the article to which you refer.  The product was not commercially available at that time.  Further, the March 08 issue of the journal of otolaryngology contains the original work which was conducted prior to the formation of the company which manufactures the device.  Again - at that time no conflict existed, hence none need be disclosed.  Upcoming work in the AAO-HNS journal contains the appropriate disclosure of commercial interest.  Also, we list the members of the company on the commercial website to identify them to the public for the purposes of transparency.  The "source" you refer to is one of the major ENT journals in the USA and all articles are peer reviewed for content, value and accuracy.  I cannot think of a more reliable source.  Finally, with respect to the the wikipedia article it was authored by mmargerisson - apparently a happy customer.    Thank you again for your comments.  We are all working toward a better treatment for patients with vertigo.Mabromwich (talk) 02:22, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

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