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The scientists who undermine randomized trials

Right wing docs pair with the far left public health types: strange bedfellows

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May 07, 2023
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In the last few weeks there have been several examples of scientists trying to undermine randomized trials— arguing they are not possible, not practical, or not useful. All of these arguments are false, as I will detail. But more interestingly, is that the attacks come from two sides: pro-corporation entrenched interests, and left-wing public health. What does it mean that these two sides are joining?

Consider these 4 examples:

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