I have to say I disagree with Vinay on this one. In order to understand the underlying basis of medicine, you have to know some basics physiology (including neuroscience), anatomy and biochemistry. That provides one with the tools to think critically which is so crucial when it comes to evidence-based medicine and RCTs. That's especially…
I have to say I disagree with Vinay on this one. In order to understand the underlying basis of medicine, you have to know some basics physiology (including neuroscience), anatomy and biochemistry. That provides one with the tools to think critically which is so crucial when it comes to evidence-based medicine and RCTs. That's especially so when not all RCTs are created equal or done correctly (as indeed Vinay continually points out when it comes to cancer drugs).
I agree. I do find it rather concerning that what should be a blog advocating for science appears to be a happy place for people who don't seem to believe in modern medicine, but rather in what is now called CAM, which embraces a lot of unscientific approaches and the voice of reason appears to be rare.
I have to say I disagree with Vinay on this one. In order to understand the underlying basis of medicine, you have to know some basics physiology (including neuroscience), anatomy and biochemistry. That provides one with the tools to think critically which is so crucial when it comes to evidence-based medicine and RCTs. That's especially so when not all RCTs are created equal or done correctly (as indeed Vinay continually points out when it comes to cancer drugs).
I agree. I do find it rather concerning that what should be a blog advocating for science appears to be a happy place for people who don't seem to believe in modern medicine, but rather in what is now called CAM, which embraces a lot of unscientific approaches and the voice of reason appears to be rare.