Posted by Larry Hoover on February 17, 2007, at 8:21:02
In reply to Re: Take the DSACDAD online diagnostic test » laima, posted by Quintal on February 16, 2007, at 23:08:58
> I wonder what would happen if they were to go round offering free samples to doctors? I would hope otherwise but my experience tells me there would be at least a few who would take the bait.
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> QWe might finally get a sense of the magnitude of the placebo effect. Notwithstanding some naysayer's arguments, placebo-controlled clinical trials are not comparing an active drug to *just* a sugar pill. All the trappings of qualified medical care and supportive interaction are also supplied. Current practise in clinical trials minimizes the drug effect. In the end, I'm still going to choose something with a 40% chance of working, over one at 30%.
Lar
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