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Science Done Poorly

Those of us who regularly defend science and get pissed at those who don't understand science should beware the pitfalls of _bad_ science. As in, when big pharma is perverting science in the holier name of profits. Mother Jones has an article that hits close to home -- the University of Minnesota's dark side.

Update: I encourage readers to also see my medical "science." post.

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so very upsetting! really

so very upsetting! really unsettled by it... and wondering how to prevent more examples in the future...

Upsetting, yes

I'm almost done with a different article that I'll post up here shortly discussing one approach to reform. But really, our medical system is screwed up far beyond just the terrible system of private employer-based insurance. I'm surprised as just how unscientific a lot of medical decisions are.

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