Posts Tagged ‘placebos’
For bronchitis, antibiotic no better than placebo
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — The antibiotic amoxicillin is no more effective at relieving symptoms of common chest infections like bronchitis than the use of no medication at all, even in older patients. Continue…
Friday, December 28, 2012 16:37 - 2 Comments
Health & Medicine - Nov 19, 2012 12:47 - 2 Comments
Placebo effect varies by personality type
U. MICHIGAN (US) — New research links specific personality traits with a person’s susceptibility to the placebo effect from a sham pain medicine. (more…)
Top Stories - Sep 11, 2012 14:51 - 8 Comments
Acupuncture beats placebo for pain relief
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — Acupuncture is an effective treatment for chronic pain, according to a new study comparing real acupuncture with a placebo version and usual care alone. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 3, 2012 8:59 - 0 Comments
Patients in the dark on placebo side effects
U. SOUTHAMPTON (UK) — Participants in drug trials should be better informed about the potentially significant benefits and possible side effects of placebos, new research shows. (more…)
