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Last week the SoH decided they didn't like a comment on the Quackometer. As far as anyone knows there was nothing factually incorrect about the article. It merely demonstrates how negligent are the SoH when it comes to enforcing their own rules. So, instead of defending themselves by arguing their case and pointing out the...
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As quackery in the form of "integrative medicine" has increasingly been "integrated" into medicine, medical journals are starting to notice and succumb to the temptation to decrease their skepticism. The BMJ, unfortunately, is the latest to do so. It won't be the last.
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Remember Kate Birch? She was the homeopath who was caught out recommending homeopathic treatment for malarie prevention ("Homeopathy is more effective that
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[AI summary] The text presents a debate over the historical use of homeopathy by notable figures like Charles Darwin, with Dana Ullman asserting that Darwin's physician, Dr. James Manby Gully, was a homeopath and that Darwin benefited from his treatments. Ullman provides references from Gully's book, claiming that Gully endorsed homeopathy and that Darwin's health improved significantly under his care. However, HCN and Mojo challenge these claims, questioning the evidence and pointing out that Gully's practice was primarily hydropathy, not homeopathy. The discussion also touches on the current use of homeopathy, with concerns about its efficacy and potential risks to patients. The overall tone is contentious, with both sides presenting arguments and countera...
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