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Doctors Should Stop Acting Like Scientists

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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Is Acupuncture a Pseudoscience?

There are some documented really severe adverse events like pneumothorics because the needles are placed inappropriately. There could be a potential benefit for placebo. I think there was a little bit of evidence that for certain particular conditions, especially when coupled with other modalities, like physical therapy, it actually did have a benefit. That's why I don't destroy integrative therapies simply on what you just said.

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