“It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicin…
“It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine.”
-Marcia Angell MD
NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS
Volume 56, Number 1 . January 15, 2009
Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption By Marcia Angell
‘The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue…science has taken a turn towards darkness.’
- Richard Horton, Comment, Offline, Lancet, Vol 385 p1380 April 11, 2015
More recent studies9-11have shown that there are still far too many papers being published in which the statistical analyses are incorrect. Conflicting results from similar studies can often be attributed to varying degrees of statistical competence.12-14
-Douglas G. Altman, Statistics and ethics in medical research, British Medical Journal vol. 281, pp.1181-4, 1 Nov. 1980
But it wouldn’t be unfair simply to repeat Altman’s statement of 20 years ago that: “The poor quality of much medical research is widely acknowledged, yet disturbingly the leaders of the medical profession seem only minimally concerned about the problem and make no apparent efforts to find a solution.”
Richard Smith: Medical research—still a scandal, The BMJ Opinion, January 31, 2014
‘The poor quality of medical research is widely acknowledged, yet disturbingly the leaders of the medical profession seem only minimally concerned about the problems and make no apparent efforts to find a solution.’ Richard Smith – long time editor of the BMJ.
As near as I can tell, today's "science" has been corrupted well beyond redemption by indescribable pride and the big bucks at stake. We are living in a moral sewer and have been for a very long time.
Especially since the doc herself had, like most, neither ability nor inclination to understand!
PS: I notice that I'm the only one so far to "like" your comment. I guess if we're not wedded to the narrative, we'll be oh so "gently" put in our places! : )
As far as my understanding of THE SPIRIT of your comment is concerned I would like to add to your observation of "likes", that it is an HONOUR not to be liked/"liked" as it is a clear - contrary to popular/obvious - indication of being on the (better) track towards THE TRUTH, in the true sense of the word - THE LOGOS.
In contrast to the INTELLECTUAL - linear sequential reasoning - sense of the word, which is applied by those having been drawn to SCIENTISM - being the BRAINWASHING AND INDOCTRINATION department of THE SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN - latter comprised of all GOD ALMIGHTY'S CREATIONS that have been compelled/have compelled themselves/are compelling others to explain ALL EXISTENCE as a linear sequential MATERIAL process. Above all forgetting their humble beginnings as an "egg and sperm" in the womb of their mother not having any idea about themselves forget about GOD ALMIGHTY'S CREATION, which they are refusing as of having "become" great "thinkers" by their PRIDE, ARROGANCE, HYPOCRISY AND HUBRIS.
Thank you for having had a look at the link ... keep on asking questions! THE TRUTH honours/remunerates curious/brave/humble minds in kind.
There is no doubt that statement is veracious to a goodly extent, but a huge problem is how do we know what he said? I suspect that whatever points he made have been perverted to mean, in many cases, the exact opposite of what he intended.
BTW, thanks to your link, I stumbled upon this, which I think is relevant to the main topic and full of the truth.
Intellectual Vanity: The Lost Art Of Admitting Uncertainty
Such statements certainly are not meant to proclaim personal witness but simply the conviction - FAITH - of what IS true.
Without having read the text your comment is referring to, but the headline already expresses, what the core issue is for those who are UNABLE to have FAITH IN THE TRUTH by having been convinced to loose out by living under UNCERTAINTY. Which in and of itself is a burden on every man's heart but with PROPAGANDA AND BRAINWASHING of BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS it becomes a trap of EQUALLY BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS.
" I suspect that whatever points he made have been perverted to mean, in many cases, the exact opposite of what he intended."
... which is exactly the way JESUS CHRIST prophesied, that THE SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN is going to turn everything into its opposite and still make it APPEAR to represent THE TRUTH. Wolfs in sheep's clothing!
We are of like mind here as well except that I do not feel any sort of loss at having to live with uncertainty.
The link I posted deals, among other things, with the difficulties of discussing many things via comment threads and is an amusing (because it describes much of what takes place so accurately) read. It doesn't deal directly with metaphysical questions.
I could not agree more, except for the impression that it/ANYTHING has to do with metaphysics, unless one uses "metaphysics" - as all words should be - as an expression of undescribable - by physical/material properties - which goes beyond man's mind.
Btw I used to be a regular reader of the substack you referred to and its sister substack, as its long format of deep reasoning is the antidote to all the symptoms EVERYONE is complaining about, without recognising its own contribution based on short-termism.
And as time goes on and by patient, diligent, honest and humble surrender to WHAT IS - GOD ALMIGHTY (THE PAINTER) - one gets surprised again and again and again ... how things come to those accepting THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA ... providing what is NEEDED not to be confused with what is WANTED or with LAZINESS!
ALL LIES IN THE HOLY SPIRIT - the flesh being the result of it!
Here you go.
“It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The New England Journal of Medicine.”
-Marcia Angell MD
NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS
Volume 56, Number 1 . January 15, 2009
Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption By Marcia Angell
https://ahrp.org/marcia-angell-drug-co-doctors-a-story-of-corruption/#:~:text=Drug%20Companies%20%26%20Doctors%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Corruption,have%20corrupted%20the%20integrity%20of%20American%20medicine.%20http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nybooks.com%2Farticles%2F22237
There is increasing concern that most current published research findings are false.
- John P. A. Ioannidis, Why Most Published Research Findings Are False, PLOIS Medicine, August 30, 2005
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0,020124
‘The case against science is straightforward: much of the scientific literature, perhaps half, may simply be untrue…science has taken a turn towards darkness.’
- Richard Horton, Comment, Offline, Lancet, Vol 385 p1380 April 11, 2015
https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736%2815%2960696-1.pdf
More recent studies9-11have shown that there are still far too many papers being published in which the statistical analyses are incorrect. Conflicting results from similar studies can often be attributed to varying degrees of statistical competence.12-14
-Douglas G. Altman, Statistics and ethics in medical research, British Medical Journal vol. 281, pp.1181-4, 1 Nov. 1980
https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/281/6249/1182.full.pdf
The general standard of statistics in medical journals is poor.
- D G Altman, Stat Med., 1982 Jan-Mar;1(1):59-71.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7187083/
“Skeptical of medical science reports?” by Carlton Gyles.
Skeptical of medical science reports? - PMC (nih.gov)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4572812/
But it wouldn’t be unfair simply to repeat Altman’s statement of 20 years ago that: “The poor quality of much medical research is widely acknowledged, yet disturbingly the leaders of the medical profession seem only minimally concerned about the problem and make no apparent efforts to find a solution.”
Richard Smith: Medical research—still a scandal, The BMJ Opinion, January 31, 2014
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2014/01/31/richard-smith-medical-research-still-a-scandal/
‘The poor quality of medical research is widely acknowledged, yet disturbingly the leaders of the medical profession seem only minimally concerned about the problems and make no apparent efforts to find a solution.’ Richard Smith – long time editor of the BMJ.
- Malcolm Kendrick, saturated fat cannot raise cholesterol levels (LDL levels)
https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2018/07/03/why-saturated-fat-cannot-raise-cholesterol-levels-ldl-levels/
You da wiz... :-)
Feel free to share any or all of that.
As near as I can tell, today's "science" has been corrupted well beyond redemption by indescribable pride and the big bucks at stake. We are living in a moral sewer and have been for a very long time.
ANYONE keen to learn about the fork in the road between TRUTH and SCIENTISM should have a read of this interesting take on it ...
https://wmbriggs.substack.com/p/a-doctor-reveals-his-wee-p
“Not really. It’s not necessary to understand.”
Especially since the doc herself had, like most, neither ability nor inclination to understand!
PS: I notice that I'm the only one so far to "like" your comment. I guess if we're not wedded to the narrative, we'll be oh so "gently" put in our places! : )
As far as my understanding of THE SPIRIT of your comment is concerned I would like to add to your observation of "likes", that it is an HONOUR not to be liked/"liked" as it is a clear - contrary to popular/obvious - indication of being on the (better) track towards THE TRUTH, in the true sense of the word - THE LOGOS.
In contrast to the INTELLECTUAL - linear sequential reasoning - sense of the word, which is applied by those having been drawn to SCIENTISM - being the BRAINWASHING AND INDOCTRINATION department of THE SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN - latter comprised of all GOD ALMIGHTY'S CREATIONS that have been compelled/have compelled themselves/are compelling others to explain ALL EXISTENCE as a linear sequential MATERIAL process. Above all forgetting their humble beginnings as an "egg and sperm" in the womb of their mother not having any idea about themselves forget about GOD ALMIGHTY'S CREATION, which they are refusing as of having "become" great "thinkers" by their PRIDE, ARROGANCE, HYPOCRISY AND HUBRIS.
Thank you for having had a look at the link ... keep on asking questions! THE TRUTH honours/remunerates curious/brave/humble minds in kind.
"...that it is an HONOUR not to be liked/'liked'"
We be speakin de same tongue!
Bless you!
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS ALWAYS CORRECT!
There is no doubt that statement is veracious to a goodly extent, but a huge problem is how do we know what he said? I suspect that whatever points he made have been perverted to mean, in many cases, the exact opposite of what he intended.
BTW, thanks to your link, I stumbled upon this, which I think is relevant to the main topic and full of the truth.
Intellectual Vanity: The Lost Art Of Admitting Uncertainty
https://substack.com/home/post/p-109023020
Such statements certainly are not meant to proclaim personal witness but simply the conviction - FAITH - of what IS true.
Without having read the text your comment is referring to, but the headline already expresses, what the core issue is for those who are UNABLE to have FAITH IN THE TRUTH by having been convinced to loose out by living under UNCERTAINTY. Which in and of itself is a burden on every man's heart but with PROPAGANDA AND BRAINWASHING of BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS it becomes a trap of EQUALLY BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS.
" I suspect that whatever points he made have been perverted to mean, in many cases, the exact opposite of what he intended."
... which is exactly the way JESUS CHRIST prophesied, that THE SYNAGOGUE OF SATAN is going to turn everything into its opposite and still make it APPEAR to represent THE TRUTH. Wolfs in sheep's clothing!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
We are of like mind here as well except that I do not feel any sort of loss at having to live with uncertainty.
The link I posted deals, among other things, with the difficulties of discussing many things via comment threads and is an amusing (because it describes much of what takes place so accurately) read. It doesn't deal directly with metaphysical questions.
I could not agree more, except for the impression that it/ANYTHING has to do with metaphysics, unless one uses "metaphysics" - as all words should be - as an expression of undescribable - by physical/material properties - which goes beyond man's mind.
Btw I used to be a regular reader of the substack you referred to and its sister substack, as its long format of deep reasoning is the antidote to all the symptoms EVERYONE is complaining about, without recognising its own contribution based on short-termism.
And as time goes on and by patient, diligent, honest and humble surrender to WHAT IS - GOD ALMIGHTY (THE PAINTER) - one gets surprised again and again and again ... how things come to those accepting THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA ... providing what is NEEDED not to be confused with what is WANTED or with LAZINESS!
ALL LIES IN THE HOLY SPIRIT - the flesh being the result of it!