The Lancet medical journal published the open letter on Tuesday . In May , 13 detainees wrote an open letter in the UK-based Guardian newspaper asking to see civilian doctors because they said they did not trust the military doctors whom they accused of force-feeding them against their will . It said that while there was no evidence of a link between vaccines and autism, it is "increasingly likely" they are linked to other health problems such as asthma, allergies or diabetes. They are asking the president to allow them to treat the hunger-striking detainees . Thirteen detainees wrote an open letter in May pleading for civilian doctors .
The Lancet medical journal published the open letter on Tuesday . It said that while there was no evidence of a link between vaccines and autism, it is "increasingly likely" they are linked to other health problems such as asthma, allergies or diabetes. They are asking the president to allow them to treat the hunger-striking detainees . Thirteen detainees wrote an open letter in May pleading for civilian doctors .