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You Know It’s a Placebo. So Why Does It Still Work?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 20, 2023 Source:You Know It’s a Placebo. So Why Does It Still Work?
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New McGill University randomized sham-treatment study increased the placebo effect by saying to the patient that the medical treatment was personalized.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 20, 2023 Source:New study reveals the placebo effect of just saying a medical treatment is personalized Reference:Presenting a sham treatment as personalised increases the placebo effect in a randomised controlled trial
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Study evaluates the placebo effect in randomized clinical trials assessing cannabis-based pain management therapies. It seems that there was no difference between them. Let the fireworks begin.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 5, 2022 Source:Pain relief from marijuana comes from a belief it helps, study finds Reference: Placebo Response and Media Attention in Randomized Clinical Trials Assessing Cannabis-Based Therapies for Pain. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Snake Oil Science: The Truth about Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Every year millions of people flock to complementary and alternative therapists offering a vast array of treatments ranging from acupuncture to biofeedback to urine injections. Millions more purchase over-the-counter alternative medications, such as glucosamine, herbs, and homeopathic remedies. While consumer motivations for turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) vary, there is one common element…