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British Veterinary Body (RCVS) Accepts the Reality about Homeopathy that AVMA Couldn’t- It’s Nonsense!
Regular readers night remember a few years back when I was involved in promoting a non-binding policy statement from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) that would have acknowledged a simple and obvious principle: Vets should base their treatments on … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Alternative Medicine Kills Cancer Patients
One of the most dangerous aspects of unproven or ineffective alternative therapies is the harm to patients when these are used in place of scientific medicine. While most proponents of alternative therapies generally recommend them as an addition to conventional … Continue reading
Posted in General
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European Scientists Join Chorus of Government and Scientific Organizations Acknowledging the uselessness of Homeopathy
The evidence that homeopathy is ineffective for any and all medical problems and is nothing more than a placebo has grown steadily for over a century. Many reviews of the scientific research have been done, and despite hundreds of studies, … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy
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American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) 2017 Canine Vaccination Guidelines
In previous discussions of vaccination recommendations, I have referenced several clinical guidelines that review the existing evidence and provide recommendations for vaccination. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) guidelines are quite extensive and … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine, Vaccines
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Pets deserve Evidence-based Medicine Too!
Here’s a recent interview I did for NPR on the SkeptVet Blog and the need for skeptical, evidence-based medicine for our animal companions. Why does the world need skeptical veterinarians? Pet owners need to know the pros and cons of … Continue reading
Discussion of the ACVBM Application for Specialty Status for Herbal Veterinary Medicine
About six months ago, I reported on the application of a group of veterinarians belonging to the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM) for status as a medical specialty group. I explained the main reasons why, despite the potential … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Evidence Update: Biologic Plausibility of Curcumin (Turmeric) Very Low
In 2013, I wrote about the burgeoning popularity of the spice turmeric as a medicinal herb. At the time, my conclusions were: Overall, there is no compelling clinical evidence in humans supporting any use of curcumin or other turmeric compounds…There … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Evidence Update: Feline Facial Pheromone Doesn’t Reduce Stress or URIs in Shelter Cat Study
I have written numerous times about the use of pheromones to reduce stress and stress-related problems in cats and dogs (1, 2, 3). Overall, the evidence for these products is weak, and it is likely they have little to no … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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Evidence Update: Potential Associations Between Neutering and Immune System Disorders
The risks and benefits associated with neutering are a complex and active area of research and debate in veterinary medicine. I have written several extensive summaries of the literature and numerous articles here evaluating the burgeoning research evidence. One subject … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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AVMA Policy Cautions Vets about Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is the main professional organization for veterinarians in the United States. It is not a government or regulatory body, but it does sometimes promote policy statements or guidelines intended to encourage or discourage certain … Continue reading
Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine
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