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30th May 20196th August 2019 yekize Clinical Practice, Environmental Placebos, In the News, Placebos, Research, Response

The Curious Case of Mr Wright

Mr Wright is a case dating back to 1957, in which a patient supposedly made a miraculous recovery via placebo, before relapsing straight-away upon discovering his treatment was a sham. Placebo researchers everywhere wish this case were true, but current research into the placebo effect throws the shadow of doubt on to this incredible story.

30th May 20196th August 2019 yekize Clinical Practice, Placebos, Research

The placebo effect and cancer – Why not?

The placebo effect works for almost any condition, except for cancer. Don't get me wrong, placebos can help combat the symptoms of cancer, but they are useless when it comes to fighting the cancer itself. But why is this?

1st March 20196th August 2019 yekize Research

20 facts you didn’t know about the placebo effect

Almost everyone knows something about the placebo effect, but here are 20 facts you probably haven't heard before.

TED talks on the placebo effect
25th September 20179th July 2019 yekize Placebos, Research, Review, The Future

Top 8 TED talks on the placebo effect

A selection of top TED Talks on the placebo effect. What better way to introduce yourself to the subject?

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