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The power of placebo. And the power of actually stopping and talking to the patient.

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Dec
13
2007

Old BBC News article reporting on an aggregated study that proved that homeopathy is total bunk. One wonders why the NHS pays for this stuff (including a sizeable hospital near me).

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Feb
5
2008

I find this a little alarming given recent news stories on the lack of proof of benefits of probiotics and possible deleterious effects found in Dutch trials.

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Feb
11
2008

Campaigning to cut through the mumbo-jumbo, misinformation and downright lies peddled by practitioners and celebrities when discussing just about anything. Highly laudable.

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Apr
29
2008

Not only playgroups, but daycare too. I've no doubt that going to another home and socializing with other children has done Tom a power of good, both socially and physically.

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Mar
8
2010

Offers advice and help for sufferers, carers, families and medical professionals living or working with MSA (Multiple System Atrophy).

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Apr
2
2010

Rather nice infographic showing the relative merit and poluarity of dietary supplements. Just as interesting for those below the "worth it line" as those above it.

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Sep
23
2010

This explains a lot. Combine alcohol with serious illness, and you have a real problem.

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Oct
11
2010

Gordon Bennett! It's one thing after another in our family at the moment!

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