Monthly Archives: February 2016

Myofascial Trigger Points-Real or Imaginary?

Posted on February 28, 2016 by skeptvet

One of the reasons I chose the acupuncture course I am currently taking is that the instructors are very clear about rejecting the Traditional Chinese Medicine mythology of Qi, Yin and Yang, and all the rest that is often used … Continue reading →

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Is Evidence-based Medicine a Dead End?

Posted on February 15, 2016 by skeptvet

A recent blog post promoted by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) asks the question, “Is Evidence-based Medicine at a Dead End?” Since scientific evidence often fails to support the beliefs and claims of alternative vets, and the AHVMA … Continue reading →

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Evidence Update: Dodds Study on Vaccine Dose in Small Breed Dogs

Posted on February 7, 2016 by skeptvet

I have been able to get a look at the published paper for the study I recently discussed by Dr. Jean Dodds investigating  giving lower doses of vaccine to small breed dogs. There is nothing in the published report that … Continue reading →

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“Traditional Chinese” Emergency and Critical Care Medicine?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by skeptvet

I ran across this article recently with a board-certified specialist in veterinary emergency medicine recommending so-called Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) for critically ill patients. As I’ve discussed in detail, there is some very limited evidence for a few potentially … Continue reading →

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