Chronicle Breakthroughs, Ensure Integrity

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A pivotal moment occurred in scientific research when a lead researcher attempted to rush a controversial announcement regarding hormone replacement therapy and its potential link to breast cancer. This included submitting a research paper without the consent of the co-authors, leading to a heated dispute among the involved researchers. The episode highlights the critical importance of collaborative validation and the integrity of scientific findings before publication.

Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary talks about his book Blind Spots with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Makary argues that the medical establishment too often makes unsupported recommendations for treatment while condemning treatments and approaches that can make us healthier. This is a sobering and informative exploration of a number of key findings in medicine that turned out to be wrong and based on insufficient evidence.