Neuroskeptic: How Blind is Double-Blind?
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Neuroskeptic: How Blind is Double-Blind?
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Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2010 at 3:22 pm By:
How Blind is Double-Blind? http://is.gd/b52fC via @David_Dobbs @vaughanbell
Festive medical myths | BMJ
bmj.com — “Sugar causes hyperactivity in childrenWhile sugarplums may dance in children’s heads, visions of holiday sweets terrorise parents with anticipation of hyperactive behaviour. Regardless of what parents might believe, however, sugar is not to blame for out of control little ones. At least 12 double blind randomised controlled trials have examined how children react to diets containing different levels of sugar.2 None of these studies, not even studies looking specifically at children with attentio” View full resource at bmj.com
Most Recently Shared on December 26, 2011 at 4:38 pm By:
Atul Gawande Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
A few holiday medical myths debunked (e.g., that sugar makes kids hyper) from @aaronecarroll http://t.co/vVpFudd7
Caffeine may predict risk of drug abuse
news-medical.net — “Parents of young caffeine consumers take heed: that high-calorie energy drink or soda might present more than just obesity risk. In fact, according to a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that examined responses to stimulants, an individual's subjective response to caffeine may predict how he or she will respond to other stimulant drugs, possibly reflecting differences in risk for abuse of other more serious drugs of abuse, such as amphetamine and cocaine.” View full resource at news-medical.net
Most Recently Shared on October 10, 2011 at 8:25 am By:
Obesity News: Caffeine may predict risk of drug abuse: Parents of young caffeine consumers take heed: that hig... http://t.co/1EEi2Nww
How many double... | Facebook
facebook.com — “Dr Rodney Ford: The Food Allergy eClinic Online Specialist Consultant wrote: How many double blind-randomized... Join Facebook to connect with Dr Rodney Ford: The Food Allergy eClinic Online Specialist Consultant and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
Most Recently Shared on June 23, 2011 at 11:04 pm By:
Rodney Ford Doctor and Physician
How many double blind-randomized controlled trials on food allergy are required for most doctors to revise their... http://fb.me/Icvf2pAZ
Saltwater Pools Vs. Chlorine | eHow.com
ehow.com — “Saltwater Pools Vs. Chlorine. In the world of swimming pools, the chlorine debate is a big one. Chlorine has been used to maintain pools for years. This is partially because it's a reliable means to keep water sanitary. But the...” View full resource at ehow.com
Most Recently Shared on June 22, 2011 at 8:08 pm By:
PartnersInPediatrics Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician
@drwayankus Looked everywhere for that double blind, placebo controlled study to come up empty handed! http://ow.ly/5o7Yk
Forum on Nutrition and Exercise: D3 supplemets and Tenofovir-containing ART
thebody.com — “The study you mentioned is this one: Vitamin D3 Supplementation Decreases PTH in HIV-infected Youth Being Treated with TDF-containing Combination ART: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled...” View full resource at thebody.com
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Ask the HIV/AIDS Experts: "How *Exactly* Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Kidney Problems and Bone Loss?" http://bit.ly/dOyVLe #osteo #supplement
Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Thalamic Stimulation in Patients With Tourette Syndrome - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “How effective is deep-brain stimulation of the thalamus in alleviating symptoms of severe refractory Tourette syndrome? Brain” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2011 at 10:35 am By:
Double-Blind Clinical Trial of Thalamic Stimulation in Patients With Tourette Syndrome: How effective is deep-brai... http://bit.ly/eOcVWD
Study Finds Gluten Causes Digestive Symptoms and Fatigue in People Without Celiac Disease | Gluten Free Works
glutenfreeworks.com — “In the first double blind randomized placebo-controlled study of gluten and symptoms in people without celiac disease, researchers from Australia have confirmed” View full resource at glutenfreeworks.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2011 at 7:57 pm By:
John Libonati - Gluten Free Works! Health Blog
Study Finds Gluten Causes Digestive Symptoms and Fatigue in People Without Celiac Disease http://bit.ly/fNeGBh
Massage may help lift depression | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Massage therapy may help relieve symptoms of depression, a new review of the medical literature hints. The authors of the review, however, acknowledge difficulties with research” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2010 at 6:05 pm By:
Ivan Oransky Doctor and Health Communicator
Re @vaughanbell's on how blind double-blind is http://bit.ly/dpT3fE Massage/depression study in same journal (AJ Psych) http://bit.ly/bbd0tS
How Blind is Double-Blind? | Psydir News
news.psydir.com — “There's a rather timely article in the current American Journal of Psychiatry: Assuring That Double-Blind Is Blind.Generally, when the list of the authors' conflicts of interest (550 words) is nearly as long as the text of the paper (740 words), it's not a good sign, but this one isn't bad. Perlis et al remind us that if you do a double-blind placebo controlled trial:The blind may be compromised...” View full resource at news.psydir.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2010 at 12:31 am By:
How Blind is Double-Blind? http://goo.gl/fb/yn7b #psychologyarticles
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