'WHO has lost its independence, Indian govt should exit global health body'

Almost always and without an exception, the results of clinical trials of drugs are published in the most prestigious medical journals, which grossly exaggerate both the safety aspects and benefits of the drugs, Malhotra claimed. "What I am promoting is ethical, evidence-based medical practice and for that, there has to be ethical, evidence-based clinical trials that take into consideration individual patient preferences and values," he said.