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Ben Goldacre and Placebo (Part 2) Radio 4: Lacking In Cheese or Missing An Eye
Bad Science’s Dr Ben Goldacre has collaborated with Radio 4 to produce a 2-part exploration of the potent, intriguing power of placebo. Both Part 1 and Part 2 discussed the history, science and … more →
Holford Watch: Patrick Holford, nutritionism and bad science
Tamil Flu Effective Against Swine Flu ?
noolo wrote 2 weeks ago: A major controversy about the efficacy of the antiviral agent Tamiflu which is currently used in tre … more →
More evidence that Abatacept IS effective in treating R.A.
pollyannapenguin wrote 2 months ago: Current NICE guidelines say that Abatacept (one of the many biologics, anti-TNFs) should not be used … more →
Play Your Cards Right
The Armchair Daddy wrote 5 months ago: Here’s an interesting one. Based on national and local guidelines we aim for a blood pressure … more →
"Old" news in depression
Katie Drummond wrote 7 months ago: Fine wine, record players and Tom Brokaw. All wonderful old things! But older isn’t always bet … more →
Interview with Dr Maggie Blott, vice president of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
hannahflynn wrote 8 months ago: Dr Maggie Blott is the vice president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, she … more →
Cochrane Review - Olanzapine in long-term treatment for bipolar disorder
sjennings29 wrote 10 months ago: Olanzapine in long-term treatment for bipolar disorder, Cipriani A, Rendell JM, Geddes J. Olanzapine … more →
"Soon They'll Be Asking for Informed Consent"
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Inexplicable Ways wrote 1 year ago: I caught that line from an overheard snippet of House M.D. recently. Someone told House to get cons … more →
Ben Goldacre and Placebo (Part 2) Radio 4: Lacking In Cheese or Missing An Eye
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: Bad Science’s Dr Ben Goldacre has collaborated with Radio 4 to produce a 2-part exploration of … more →
DVT Risk, Flying, Pregnancy and Heparin.
The Armchair Daddy wrote 1 year ago: General Practice is tricky to perform well. I had a young lady (in her 20s) consult me asking for a … more →
Are Backbelts Fact or Crap?
rochesterchiro wrote 1 year ago: I am frequently asked by patients about the use of backbelts for spinal injury prevention. The short … more →
Patrick Holford Trails His July Wisdom on Cochrane, Vaccinations and Other Topics
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: Former Visiting Professor Patrick Holford but still Head of Science and Education at Biocare is keen … more →
Dear Terence Kealey, About Natural v. Synthetic Vitamins
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: Dear Vice-Chancellor Terence Kealey, Your comment piece in The Times triggered some tristesse: The l … more →
Patrick Holford and His Conspiracy Theories in The Times
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menefreghismo wrote 1 year ago: Professor Patrick Holford is certainly attracting publicity to the University of Teesside. On Saturd … more →
Irish Association of Nutritional Therapy: Giving the Facts About the Cochrane Review of Antioxidant Supplements
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: You may remember that Miriam Barry of the Irish Association of Nutritional Therapy (IANT) offers a R … more →
Patrick Holford Frames His Comments on the Cochrane Review of Antioxidant Supplements
menefreghismo wrote 1 year ago: The nation recently had many opportunities to listen to Professor Patrick Holford of the University … more →
Irish Association of Nutritional Therapy on the Cochrane Review of Antioxidant Supplements
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: Miriam Barry of the Irish Association of Nutritional Therapy (IANT) offers a Response to the recent … more →
Patrick Holford and Contriving a Controversy: the Cochrane review of antioxidant supplements
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: Professor Patrick Holford of Teesside University and Head of Science and Education at Biocare has be … more →
Catherine Collins: "Patrick has [given] an absolutely perfect example of why one should be wary of nutritional therapists."
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jonhw wrote 1 year ago: A new Cochrane review of the evidence on antioxidant supplements and mortality [PDF] has found that … more →
Patrick Holford and His Own Reality: Part 2, estimating risk bias in Cochrane reviews
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dvnutrix wrote 1 year ago: Professor Patrick Holford of Teesside University and Head of Science and Education at Biocare regula … more →
