Placebos can be helpful for patients even if they are not the most effective treatment

Bioethics

Ethical issues in medicine and biomedical research: gene editing, reproductive technology, end-of-life care, organ markets, performance enhancement, and dual-use research.

5 debates·72 claims·2 news stories

Research Ethics & Conflicts

Whistleblowing, proximity to power, government cover-ups, research funding conflicts, and race-corrected medical algorithms.

2 debates·38 claims

Medications

Substances used for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease.

1 debate·26 claims