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Gentle medicine could radically transform medical practice

Numerous criticisms of medical science have been articulated in recent years. Some critics argue that spurious disease categories are being invented, and existing disease categories expanded, for the aim of profit. Others say that the benefits of most new drugs … Continue reading

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Complex Systems in Medicine

Book. This unique title explores complex systems in clinical medicine and the subsequent implementation of that knowledge into practice. Written conversationally and as a reflection on the journey of learning about complex systems, the book explores how knowledge of these … Continue reading

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Rediscovering the uses of ancient plants in modern medicine

Researchers and historians band together to create novel treatments for illnesses. Dr. John Riddle, a professor of history, actually started off with an education in medicine, eventually earning an MD. He became interested in history through studying traditional medicinal plants–plants … Continue reading

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