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Surgeon/scientist promoting science in medicine and exposing quackery. Editor of Science-Based Medicine. My opinions do NOT represent those of my employers.

Michigan, USA
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    1. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 29 Aug 2020

      I’ve noticed that, whenever I criticize acupuncture as the quackery based on prescientific mysticism and theatrical placebo that it is, inevitably some who claim to “hate woo” will express *considerable* displeasure.🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

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    2. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 29 Aug 2020

      I still remember being annoyed at an episode of M*A*S*H, in which Major Winchester threw out his back, and nothing could relieve hod’s pain until Col. Potter brought in three traditional Asian medicine practitioners whom Winchester has previously correctly dismissed as quacks.

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    3. David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 29 Aug 2020

      At the end, the acupuncture worked, completely relieving Winchester’s pain, leading him to apologize for having always referred to them as “Larry, Moe, and curly” and start addressing them as “Doctor.” It was truly nauseating. This episode was from 1980, late in the show’s run.

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      David Gorski, MD, PhD‏Verified account @gorskon 29 Aug 2020

      Here’s the episode I’m referring to. If you have @hulu you can watch it for yourself.https://mash.fandom.com/wiki/Back_Pay_(TV_series_episode) …

      12:39 PM - 29 Aug 2020
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        2. Dr. Mike Regan, DACM‏ @DrMikeRegan 29 Aug 2020
          Replying to @gorskon @hulu

          Hi @gorskon. Many scientists used to believe quantum physics was “magic.” I used to be like you, and it compelled me to travel the world studying both science and mysticism. They are not contradictory. Some humility may be in order on your part (yes, I see the mdphd). Try yoga 😃

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        3. Megs  🧬 Science Angel‏ @MeddlinMegs 29 Aug 2020
          Replying to @DrMikeRegan @gorskon @hulu

          This feels like a joke I’m missing but imma take it seriously for a moment. Yoga is a great way to stretch, work on flexibility, and relax. It is not going to cure any ailments, help with weight loss (on its own), or any other miracles people claim it provides.

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        1. Soares‏ @tyrannosoares 29 Aug 2020
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          At least they weren't healed by chiropractors...

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