Monthly Archives: November 2012

Eric Weisman Gets Fine and Probation for Violating Court Order

Posted on November 21, 2012 by skeptvet

I recently received a comment from Mr. Eric Weisman, promoter of Evolution Diet, regarding a post I wrote about his products in 2009. The comment was full of conspiracy theories, baseless accusations, and a general disregard for truth. At that … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics, Nutrition | 4 Comments

Can you own an idea? Hemopet sues Nestle-Purina and Hill’s over Nutrigenomics.

Posted on November 13, 2012 by skeptvet

Intellectual property law is a complex, often bewildering tangle that I make no claim to be deeply conversant with. However, it has always struck me as odd to consider the notion that ideas can be owned. While I understand the … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics | 11 Comments

Another Study Shows CAM Use Harms Cancer Patients

Posted on November 11, 2012 by skeptvet

A recent study of cancer patients provides yet another addition to my list of examples of how complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can do harm. Yun YH, Lee MK, Park SM, Kim YA, Lee WJ, Lee KS, Choi JS, Jung … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 4 Comments

Caregiver Placebo Effects: New Study Shows that Owners and Vets Often Believe an Ineffective Therapy is Working When it Isn’t

Posted on November 4, 2012 by skeptvet

The placebo effect is a critically important, and much misunderstood phenomenon which can mislead us greatly when we are trying to decide if a medical therapy is or is not effective. While most people understand the placebo effect to mean … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 12 Comments