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Cancer Screening
PATHFINDER 2 Trial Results Show Multi-Cancer Blood Test Achieves 60% Positive Predictive Value
5 sources · 24d ago
Supplement Safety
Australian Regulator Bans Popular Cold and Flu Herb Andrographis Over Anaphylaxis Risk
4 sources · 29d ago
Psychedelic Medicine
Pilot Trial: Psilocybin Therapy Achieves 75% Remission in Veterans With Treatment-Resistant PTSD
6 sources · 79d ago
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Clinical Otolaryngology 75%Regulatory Agencies 15%Scientific Skepticism 10%
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Conventional Chemistry 70%Homeopathic Theory 15%Nanoparticle Hypothesis 15%
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Integrative Medicine Advocates 45%Clinical Researchers 35%Traditional Medicine Practitioners 20%
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Evidence-Based Cardiology 40%Regulatory & Safety Advocates 35%Natural Alternative Seekers 25%
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Clinical Researchers 40%Patient Advocates 30%Industry & Market Analysts 30%
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Public Health Officials 40%Epidemiologists and Researchers 35%Policy Analysts 25%
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Biogerontologists 45%Public Health Advocates 30%Longevity Optimists 25%
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Clinical Psychiatry 44%Higher Education Administration 33%Public Health & Policy 22%
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Integrative Health Advocates 40%Scientific Skeptics 30%Global South Policymakers 30%
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