| Trial of fecal transplant for treatment of Clostridium difficile18 | “The study is very exciting,” said Dr. … who … is a vocal proponent of fecal transfusions and has performed them for 4 years. “I hope this will help to change minds. Those of us who do them know they’re effective, and to our patients, it’s like a miracle.”21 | Proponent of fecal transplants | Explicit |
| Study of association between obesity and vitamin D status19 | “… a quote from Professor … from the National Obesity Forum. He said that ‘food intake and genetics all play a part in obesity — but this research is a reminder that physical activity, like walking the dog or going for a run out in the sunshine, shouldn’t be forgotten and can help correct both weight and lack of vitamin D.’ ”22 | Physician specializing in obesity medicine | Implied |
| Trial of acupuncture for seasonal rhinitis20 | Editorialists are proponents and practitioners of acupuncture23 | Proponent of acupuncture | Not declared |