Tag Archives: Simon Singh
British Chiropractic Association: poor quality research on posture
The British Chiropractic Association uses ‘consumer research’ on posture in unfortunate ways. Continue reading
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GCC: evidence for chiropractic for infant colic is “inconclusive”
We were interested to see (among a number of documents sent in response to our FOIA request to the General Chiropractic Council) that the GCC acknowledges that The available evidence of the efficacy of the chiropractic contribution to the management … Continue reading
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British Chiropractic Association (BCA) demonstrate what evidence-based medicine isn’t
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) are currently suing Simon Singh for stating, among other things, that the British Chiropractic Association claims that their members can help treat children with colic, sleeping and feeding problems, frequent ear infections, asthma and prolonged … Continue reading
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The Elmhurst Epidemic: classic example of the cultural and scientific clash between CAM and medicine
Dr Scott Gottleib reviews Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst’s Trick or Treatment? Alternative medicine on trial. He recounts the interesting story of the Elmhurst Epidemic of liver failure that seems related to a herbal remedy that patients were taking. We examine the political and social pressure that led to trials of the Di Bella Multitherapy. The cultural and scientific clash between CAM and medicine can create far-reaching ripples of harm and has many casualties. Continue reading
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British Chiropractors Join the Legal Intimidation Party
The British Chiropractors’ Association has issued a writ against Simon Singh for the claims that chiropracters knowingly promoted bogus treatments for illnesses including asthma and ear infections. This can only bring further publicity to Trick or Treatment. Continue reading
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