From Science-Based Medicine, Kimball Atwood gives us a wonderful addition to the literature deconstructing “CAM”. You are required to read the entire piece before you engage in enjoyable weekend activities, but here is a quick peek. Atwood has a suggestion for a new definition of “CAM”:
A spectrum of implausible beliefs and claims about health and disease. These range from the untestable and absurd to the possible but not very intriguing. In all cases the enthusiasm of advocates vastly exceeds the scientific promise.
OK. Have a great weekend. Don’t take any wooden nickles, or any homeopathic remedies!
