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FDA Proposed Updated Regulation of Homeopathy- Time to Comment Again!
The wheels of government turn slowly, but they turn. Over the last several years, we’ve seen a number of governments around the world catch up to the science that shows homeopathy is worthless quackery. In Europe, the UK, and Australia, … Continue reading
Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Trump Leading the Charge Against Science and Reality
The focus of this blog is science, and the role of science in medicine, especially veterinary medicine. However, politics, law, and other non-scientific fields are covered from time to time when they impact the core subjects of science and medicine. … Continue reading
Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics
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Colloidal Silver- Colorful Snake Oil but not Medicine
Introduction Colloidal silver illustrates many of the classic characteristics of quack alternative medicines. It has a history of mainstream use based on tradition and theory, but it was abandoned by science-based medicine in favor of safer and more effective treatments. … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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Herbalists Apply for Medical Specialty Recognition- An Update
I have been covering the application of the American College of Veterinary Botanical Medicine (ACVBM) for recognition as a specialty in several posts throughout the year (1, 2). My conclusion is that this recognition is not justified for several reasons: … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs and Supplements
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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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