Placebo effects have puzzled and intrigued researchers for decades but, despite playing an important role in modern trial design and treatment development, they remain relatively mysterious. With the ...

It's been a long time since I've written about the deceptive narratives around placebos promoted by supporters of alternative ...

Over the past month or so, I have seen several advertisements for different modalities for pain relief. Seeing these advertisements, which featured devices such as TENS units and ultrasound machines, ...

It was time for Dr. Musavi to convey the sad news. With her health rapidly declining, his patient, Mrs. Ozra, had less than two weeks to live. Summoning the family together, he encouraged them to make ...