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Rationally Speaking Podcast
Rationally Speaking #22 - Steven Novella on Lies, Damned Lies, and Medical Science
Nov 21, 2010
47:40
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Discussing the accuracy and trustworthiness of medical research, challenges of evidence-based vs. science-based medicine, exploring the complexities of conducting rigorous medical research, analyzing 'The Walking Dead' from a storytelling perspective, and examining the epidemiology of a fictional zombie pandemic.
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- Medical research faces reliability issues with a high percentage of studies providing incorrect or exaggerated claims.
- Importance of scrutinizing evidence in medical research, even randomized trials show significant problems.
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Conflicting Reliability of Medical Research
Medical research, as highlighted in an Atlantic article, exposes significant issues with the reliability of existing studies. Research by John Irenitis reveals a troubling trend where numerous published studies provide incorrect answers to critical medical questions over the years. This discovery raises concerns about the overall reliability of medical practices and emphasizes the systematic problems inherent in medical research, leading to questions about the science-based nature of medicine.
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