Edzard Ernst MD, PhD, MAE, FMedSci, FRSB, FRCP, FRCPEd.
WEB4 days ago · This study aimed to explore women with breast cancer (WBC) lived experiences on the use of So-Called Alternative Medicine (SCAM) for breast cancer management. In-depth interviews guided by semi-structured questions were conducted with 21 WBC recruited using convenience sampling. The …
The chiropractic workforce: a global review - Edzard Ernst
WEBAug 1, 2019 · The practice of chiropractic was legally recognized in 68 (75.6%) of the 90 countries. It was explicitly illegal in 12 (13.3%) countries. The scope of chiropractic practice was governed by legislation or regulation in 26 (28.9%) countries and the professional title protected by legislation in 39 (43.3%).
How to differentiate good from bad research - Edzard Ernst
WEBJan 31, 2017 · Blinding of investigators, including clinicians administering the treatments. Clear definition of a primary outcome measure. Sufficiently large sample size demonstrated with a power calculation. Adequate statistical analyses. Clear presentation of the data such that an independent assessor can check them.
Why do so many German doctors practise homeopathy? - Edzard …
WEBNov 21, 2018 · The inventor of homeopathy, Samuel Hahnemann, was a German physician. It is therefore not surprising that homeopathy quickly took hold in Germany. After its initial success, homeopathy's history turned out to be a bit of a roller coaster. But only recently, a vocal and effective opposition has come to the fore (see my previous post).
COVID-19 Pandemic: ‘Chiropractic Care is an Essential Healthcare …
WEBMarch 16, 2020 (Falls Church, VA) In these challenging times associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) is issuing a statement reaffirming chiropractic as an essential healthcare service. Everyone is under extraordinary levels of stress. Chiropractic Services represent an essential and necessary ...
Patients deserve greater clarity on who is a physician—and who isn’t
WEBNov 25, 2022 · The AMA has recently published a short article that – even though not addressing so-called alternative medicine directly – has considerable relevance for the field:. It’s increasingly common for patients to encounter nonphysician practitioners as members of their health care teams. Meanwhile, ever more nonphysician practitioners have received advanced training resulting in a doctorate ...
Chiropractors continue to bury their heads in the sand
WEBMar 7, 2014 · The fact that these two areas are not considered to be priorities is revealing. In my view, it suggests that chiropractic is still very far from becoming a mature and responsible profession. It seems that chiropractors have not learned the most important lessons from recent events; on the contrary, they continue to bury their heads in the sand ...
A p-curve analysis confirms: ultramolecular homeopathic remedies …
WEBMar 4, 2019 · Researchers tend to report only studies that are positive, while leaving negative trials unpublished. This publication bias can mislead us when looking at the totality of the published data. One solution to this problem is the p-curve. A significant p-value indicates that obtaining the result within the null distribution is improbable. The p …
What is (and what isn’t) clinical evidence, and why is the distinction ...
WEBNov 5, 2012 · Conclusion. We all agree that helping the patient is the most important task of a clinician. This task is best achieved by maximising the non-specific effects [e.g. placebo], while also making sure that the patient benefits from the specific effects of what medicine has to offer. If that is our goal in clinical practice, we need reliable ...
Australia cancels all Bioresonance devices - Edzard Ernst
WEBMay 24, 2020 · They also engaged a credible Australian scientific organisation to review the evidence provided by eight ‘sponsors’ of 12 bioresonance’ devices listed in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods). All devices have now been cancelled by their sponsors or by the TGA. The ‘education campaign’ continues. Even though the devices are ...