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The Peter Attia Drive

#143 - John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.: Why most biomedical research is flawed, and how to improve it

Jan 4, 2021
In this engaging conversation, John Ioannidis, a Stanford University professor and a leading expert in meta-research, reveals startling insights about the flaws in biomedical research. He discusses how most published findings are incorrect, highlighting issues like biases, underpowered studies, and the challenges of nutritional epidemiology versus genetics research. John also shares how our pre-existing beliefs can distort scientific outcomes and stresses the necessity for better research practices. This discussion is a crucial wake-up call for anyone interested in the credibility of scientific studies.
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