Here is a course guide to episode 9, “Pitfalls of Research”, of my YouTube lecture series on science-based medicine. Alternative medicine relies heavily on anecdotal evidence and personal experience, but it knows it won’t convince mainstream science unless it can provide scientific validation. It is quick to crow about positive… read more "Pitfalls in Research: Why Studies Are More Often Wrong than Right"
The Debate Is Over: Antidepressants DO Work Better Than Placebo
Depression can kill. Antidepressants can help. A meme that continues to appear regularly in the media and in the comments section of this blog is “antidepressants are no better than placebo.” It is a false belief based on a faulty interpretation of the evidence. A new study has just… read more "The Debate Is Over: Antidepressants DO Work Better Than Placebo"