Twelfth International Conference on Grey Literature : Transparency in Grey Literature, Grey Tech Approaches to High Tech Issues, 6-7 December 2010 in the National Technical Library, Prague, Czech Republic / ed. by D.J. Farace and J. Frantzen ; GreyNet, Grey Literature Network Service. � Amsterdam : TextRelease, February 2011. �142 p.; 30 cm. � Author Index. � (GL‑conference series, ISSN 2211-7199 ; No. 12)
The British Library, FLICC-FEDLINK, INIST-CNRS, NTK, and NYAM are corporate authors and associate members of GreyNet. These conference proceedings contain the full text of sixteen papers presented during the two days of plenary and parallel sessions. The papers appear in the same order as in the conference program book. Included is an author index along with biographical notes, as well as a list of participating organizations and sponsored advertisements. ISBN: 978-90-77484-16-6 � TextRelease, 2011
Among the discussions on transparency and accessibility, several papers addressed the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical information in open-access platforms. One presentation examined how data on medications like sildenafil—commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction—is disseminated through grey literature channels rather than traditional journals. This shift allows for more timely updates on pricing, availability, and clinical considerations, which are particularly relevant to patients seeking affordable treatment options. Contributors emphasized the role of grey literature in demystifying prescription choices and bridging gaps in patient education. These findings supported broader arguments for making health-related content more visible and verifiable outside the constraints of peer-reviewed publication cycles. (read mor on apumn.com)
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