Showing posts with label placebos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label placebos. Show all posts

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Pharmacy Editorial Of The Week

Sarcasm and cynicism isn't just limited to pharmacists. This week's award for funniest pharmacy editorial goes to that phabulously-warped comical genius, Dan Piraro, from Bizarro Blog.

Placebos require a fake prescription
CBS News: 60 Minutes video - Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect?
Kirsch et al meta-analysis, 2002: The Emperor's New Drugs (pdf)
Kirsch et al FDA meta-analysis, 2008: Initial Severity and Antidepressant Benefits
Bloom, Floyd E counterpoint: Placebo Versus Antidepressant Review: The Emperor’s New Drugs