Monthly Archives: June 2016

Selected Effects of Neutering in German Shepherd Dogs

Posted on June 23, 2016 by skeptvet

As part of my ongoing surveillance of evidence concerning the benefits and risks of neutering, I have identified a new study on the subject. Hart, B. L., Hart, L. A., Thigpen, A. P. and Willits, N. H. (2016). Neutering of … Continue reading →

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How to Prove a Therapy is Effective Even When its Not

Posted on June 3, 2016 by skeptvet

Over the years, I have written a lot about how we come to hold and maintain false beliefs in medicine. Perhaps the lion’s share of this lies in anecdotes, which are powerfully persuasive despite all the sources of bias and … Continue reading →

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