All articles tagged with #evidence based medicine
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Slate
A pediatrician critiques RFK Jr.'s claims about vaccines and acetaminophen, emphasizing the importance of scientific methodology and evidence-based medicine over feelings-based or conclusion-driven approaches, warning against the dangers of misinformation that undermines trust in scientific processes.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by statnews.com
Vinay Prasad, a dedicated and intelligent physician, recently left his role at the FDA amid controversy over drug safety and political pressures, highlighting the challenges of maintaining scientific integrity in regulatory decisions.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Hacker News
Administering immunotherapy in the morning may influence treatment outcomes due to circadian rhythms affecting immune and cancer cell replication. A personal case from 1995 suggests scheduling chemotherapy in the evening could reduce immune suppression, but lack of clinical studies and systemic barriers hinder research and protocol changes. The discussion emphasizes the potential of chronotherapy, the importance of evidence-based medicine, and the need for more flexible, innovative approaches in medical research, balanced with ethical considerations and rigorous testing.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian
Cancer experts warn about the rise of misinformation online, including false treatments like coffee enemas and juice diets, which lead patients to reject proven therapies, risking their lives. They emphasize the need for better communication and trust in evidence-based medicine, especially amid the proliferation of false information on social media.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Experimental therapies for cancer should be assessed based on evidence, with FDA-approved drugs recommended in cancer guidelines being the most reliable options. Most experimental cancer treatments fail, and early-stage treatments are not helpful for those with cancer now. Late-stage clinical trials offer the best chance for next-generation treatments before approval, and cancer patients should ask their oncologists about promising trials. Understanding cancer and its treatment can ease fears, and an AI cancer counselor could be a valuable resource for patients to access evidence-based information.