Episode 181: The Extraordinary Science of Everyday Things
The Winnipeg Skeptics,
On this episode of Life, the Universe
'Nocebo effect' cause of most statin side-effects, study suggests
Science news, comment and analysis | theguardian.com,
Negative expectations may play part, with adverse effects reported when taking placebo Many of the side-effects attributed to…
A controvérsia das estatinas e suas (ir) racionalidades
Medicina Baseada Evidências,
Há controvérsias úteis e inúteis. As úteis iniciam como abrasões criativas, evoluem em um sentido, com o passar do tempo…
Ach du dickes Ei: sind hohe Cholesterinwerte schädlich für’s Herz?
Wissen was wirkt,
Am Wochenende landet traditionell auf vielen Frühstückstischen das morgendliche weiche Ei mit Wurst oder auch das Rührei mit…
Being patient with EBM. “Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should” – supporting informed decision-making
Evidently Cochrane,
Sarah Chapman and Kit Byatt reflect on their discussion about helping an elderly relative decide whether a test and a treatment…
What is Cochrane?
Cochrane in the News,
Cochrane exists so that healthcare decisions get better.Cochrane is a global independent network of researchers, professionals…
Statins vs. Exercise: The Real Cholesterol War?
EBM+,
I very much enjoyed a recent article on cholesterol in New Scientist by Michael Brooks, which is based on his personal experience…
Do statins interfere with the flu vaccine?
Harvard Health Blog,
Statins are powerful, unusual, and, like El Niño and Tom Cruise, not well understood. Statins have a huge upside. They improve…
The drugs work: the truth about statins and SSRIs
Science news, comment and analysis | theguardian.com,
Pharmacology can get a bad rap in the press. Professors George Davey Smith and David Nutt fight the case for statins and SSRIs.In…
The drugs work: the truth about statins and SSRIs
Science news, comment and analysis | theguardian.com,
Pharmacology can get a bad rap in the press. Professors George Davey Smith and David Nutt fight the case for statins and SSRIs.In…
Statin safety and efficacy: eminence or evidence-based medicine?
Carl Heneghan's blog,
With interest I have observed the recent issues over the safety of statin therapy unfold in the BMJ. I was somewhat staggered…
Statin safety and efficacy: eminence or evidence-based medicine?
Carl Heneghan's blog,
With interest I have observed the recent issues over the safety of statin therapy unfold in the BMJ. I was somewhat staggered…
Fruits and Vegetables Do More to Reduce Cancer and Extend Life Than Many Prescription Drugs
Singularity Hub,
It’s probably not news to most readers that we should all eat more fruits and vegetables. The advice has circulated seemingly…
2013: The Year of the Guideline
CardioExchange,
John (Bill) McEvoy looks back at 2013's guidelines and shares his thoughts on what is needed going forward and his hopes for…
Annual News Round-Up 2013 (Updated 2.1.14)
The Amazing World of Psychiatry: A Psychiatry Blog,
2013 was a year which saw a lot of important developments in Psychiatry. The arrival of DSM-5 was accompanied by a rich debate…
Annual News Round-Up 2013 (Updated 2.1.14)
The Amazing World of Psychiatry: A Psychiatry Blog,
2013 was a year which saw a lot of important developments in Psychiatry. The arrival of DSM-5 was accompanied by a rich debate…
Plant sterols have beneficial effects on hypercholesterolemia, but are they an alternative to statins?
Edzard Ernst,
Hypercholesterolemia is an important, independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to a generally accepted…
Statin Insanity
PharmaGossip,
The medical student was confused. "Well, that's not good."He was seeing, in black and white, the benefits and harms of statin…
Letter to my Registrars: On statins and stuff
FOAM EM RSSFOAM EM RSS,
Last week in Australia – a 2 part documentary on the Catalyst program (ABC1) raised a lot of questions about the use of statins…
Should I take statins?
Science news, comment and analysis | theguardian.com,
Since 80% of cardiovascular disease is caused by lack of exercise, poor diet and smoking, it would be better to address these…
Irish Times on the evidence on statins refers to relevant Cochrane evidence
Cochrane in the News,
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/medical-matters-the-latest-on-statins-1.1569272 …
What we know now about cholesterol that we didn't 10 years ago
io9: Top,
Cholesterol is bad and lowering cholesterol is good. Well, at least this is what we’ve been led to believe for nearly four…
Mental Health Staff Join Police in Pilot News Round-Up June 2013 5th Edition
The Amazing World of Psychiatry: A Psychiatry Blog,
Devon and Cornwall police are trialling a mental health project. Mental health clinicians accompany police in the community and…
Statins save lives in patients undiagnosed with heart disease
Evidently Cochrane,
Given that February is National Heart Month (cue Valentine’s Day), I thought I would blog about a recent Cochrane review by the…
Should we all be on statins?
Genomics, Evolution, and Pseudoscience,
Well, probably not. But a new review published earlier this month in the Cochrane Reviews looked at 14 different trials, with…