Edzard Ernst MD, PhD, MAE, FMedSci, FRSB, FRCP, FRCPEd.
WEBSo-called alternative medicine in the UK is subject to voluntary, publicly funded regulation.SCAM practitioners are known to make misleading health claims. This study used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to measure the prevalence of such claims. Websites operated by practitioners of SCAM, registered with the UK ‘Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council’, were downloaded and ...
BARBARA O’NEILL – an update - Edzard Ernst
WEBJul 10, 2023 · Guest post by Ken McLeod Readers will have no trouble recalling that crank ‘naturopath’ Barbara O’Neill has graced these pages several times. She is subject to a Permanent Prohibition Order by the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission. It goes like this: “The Commission is satisfied that Mrs O’Neill poses a …
Bioresonance: a new (and most underwhelming) study - Edzard Ernst
WEBMar 1, 2022 · Bioresonance is an alternative therapeutic and diagnostic method employing a device developed in Germany by Scientology member Franz Morell in 1977. The bioresonance machine was further developed and marketed by Morell’s son-in-law Erich Rasche and is also known as ‘MORA’ therapy (MOrell + RAsche). Bioresonance is based on the notion that one can diagnose and
Richard C. Niemtzow, inventor of the ‘BATTLE FIELD …
WEBFeb 11, 2024 · Medical Acupuncture is the name of a quarterly journal published for the 'American Academy of Medical Acupuncture' that publishes around 60 pro-acupuncture articles every year. Its editor is Richard C. Niemtzow, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Richard is a retired US Air Force colonel who was the first full-time physician acupuncturist in …
Increasing concerns about SCAM research originating from China
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Data fabrication in China is an ‘open secret’. Beware of Chinese acupuncture trials! My concerns about the current research activity in so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) More compelling reasons for distrusting Chinese research papers. Widespread fraud in natural health products research. Reviews of Chinese Herbal Medicine: It’s a ...
The ‘AECC’ changes its name to ‘Health Sciences University’ – does …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Approval of proposed new name for AECC University College UKPRN: 10000163. The Office for Students (OfS) has approved the use of the word ‘university’ in the provider’s change of name from ‘AECC University College’ to ‘Health Sciences University’. The Higher Education and Research Act 2017 amended relevant legislation to give the ...
The merger of two UK chiropractic and osteopathic schools …
WEBOct 11, 2023 · The ‘University College of Osteopathy’ announced a proposal to merge with the AECC University College (AECC UC). Both institutions will seek to bring together the two specialist providers to offer a “unique inter-disciplinary environment for education, clinical practice and research in osteopathy, chiropractic, and across a wide range of allied health and related disciplines”.
Tiger balm: not free of adverse effects and not supported by …
WEBDec 2, 2019 · Tiger Balm (TB) ointments are Chinese topical remedies, often used for pain relief available as over-the-counter medications. TB is clearly popular, but does it work? The aim of this systematic review was to find out by assessing the efficacy, safety and tolerability of TB ointments. A total of 12 studies were included (five on TB ointments.
The enemy are the professors! Really? Why? - Edzard Ernst
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Professors do science, science is about truth, and the truth is something that politiciance like Vance must fear like the pest. It would disclose their agenda as being fascist. In conclusion, the claim, “THE PROFESSORS ARE THE ENEMY”, is an argument of polititians who have good reason to fear the truth, and it appeals to voters who are too ...
Abuse of science by chiropractors (and other SCAM professionals)
WEBJul 10, 2024 · To accuse anyone of an abuse of science is a hefty charge, I know. In the case of proponents of so-called alternative medicine doing science, it is, however, often justified.Let me explain this by using the example of chiropractors (I could have chosen homeopathy, faith heaalers, acupuncturists or almost any other type of SCAM professional, but in recent times it was the chiros who provided ...