Archive for May, 2008

Evidence-based is not the same as research-based

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Meeting the evidence-based standards employing random controlled trials (RCT) has been the only acceptable means to evaluate the effectiveness of all aspects of health interventions. But what is the evidence for the reliability of this ‘gold standard’ and is this the most appropriate tool to evaluate all health-related matters, from drugs, food, nutrition to therapies? (more…)