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Evaluating Medical Advice and Credentials on the Internet

Posted on May 24, 2010 by skeptvet

Dr. Susan Wynn, a veterinarian and veterinary nutritionist who promotes “holistic” veterinary medicine, has put up a couple of blog posts recently which I rather liked, so I thought I’d comment briefly on them. I more commonly find myself disagreeing … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Dissonance and Evidence-Based Medicine

Posted on October 8, 2009 by skeptvet

Cognitive dissonance is the emotional reaction to becoming aware that one holds two contradictory ideas or feelings simultaneously. It is a term from a rich area of cognitive psychology looking at how people derive and maintain beliefs. One of the … Continue reading →

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Nutraceuticals and Cognitive Dysfunction

Posted on September 20, 2009 by skeptvet

There is widespread agreement among veterinary behaviorists, and veterinarians in general, that one consequence of the improved longevity of our patients has been an increase in clinical behavior problems associated with brain aging. Changes in sleep/wake cycles, activity level, housetraining … Continue reading →

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