How to mislead the public with seemingly solid research
Edzard Ernst,
Some consumers believe that research is by definition reliable, and patients are even more prone to this error. When they read…
Is the ‘Society for Integrative Oncology’ guilty of fraud or scientific misconduct?
Edzard Ernst,
Recently, I came across the ‘Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Integrative Therapies as Supportive Care in Patients…
Journal of Clinical Oncology editorial: “Compelling” evidence acupuncture “may be” effective for cancer related fatigue
Science-Based Medicine,
Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) is a high impact journal (JIF > 16) that advertises itself as a “must read” for oncologists.
No negatives please, we are alternative!
Edzard Ernst,
Would it not be nice to have a world where everything is positive? No negative findings ever! A dream! No, it’s not a dream; it…