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Don't discuss the merits of the IDEA. Discuss the person. Namely the person's race.
The person's opinion about the IDEA is either valid or invalid based on their race.
In some academic departments, this method of epistemology is considered scholarly.
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The person's opinion about the IDEA is either valid or invalid based on their race.
In some academic departments, this method of epistemology is considered scholarly.
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Notice that we still haven’t discussed the IDEA. We don’t need to.
This method works for any IDEA.
Notice also that this method is rooted in the logical fallacy of imputing motives – i.e., mind-reading.
#quackery
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This method works for any IDEA.
Notice also that this method is rooted in the logical fallacy of imputing motives – i.e., mind-reading.
#quackery
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3/2. 😬 You can also say it uses the logical fallacy of the ad-hominem, as you're discreding a person's comments about the IDEA based on the person/personhood (in this case, his racial identity), not on his comments about the IDEA.
1/: About 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut. And yet, both our digestive and immune systems were largely ignored during the 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤. In this 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗, I will briefly tell you things the government won’t tell you.
2/: The gut is home to billions of microorganisms (i.e. bacteria, viruses etc.) that are of central importance to us. This community of organisms is called the "microbiome". The #microbiome may weigh as much as five pounds (i.e. 2.5kg).
3/: With a surface area of 400m², the gut mucosa is one of the largest components of the human immune system. Its function is to absorb nutrients while making sure that pathogens won't enter the bloodstream.
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I challenge ur narrative tat alternative medicine works
It doesnt/#neem studies tat u keep quoting, are NOT peer-reviewed, NOT published/has been collecting dust in preprint server since Apr 2020
Tis makes ur argument invalid
But #science is kind, so lets discus
#MedTwitter
I challenge ur narrative tat alternative medicine works
It doesnt/#neem studies tat u keep quoting, are NOT peer-reviewed, NOT published/has been collecting dust in preprint server since Apr 2020
Tis makes ur argument invalid
But #science is kind, so lets discus
#MedTwitter
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indiarxiv.org/pyqx4/ This is UR molecular docking study u uploaded to preprint. Y was this never published? Bcoz this is highly flawed from methods to results to conclusions. Molecular docking was blind - hence ligand optimization is not accurate...
#ayush
indiarxiv.org/pyqx4/ This is UR molecular docking study u uploaded to preprint. Y was this never published? Bcoz this is highly flawed from methods to results to conclusions. Molecular docking was blind - hence ligand optimization is not accurate...
#ayush
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...and grid coordinates wer computer generated. Hw did u correct for tis? U cud hav used predicted binding sites 2 improve accuracy/efficiency
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
Predicted binding sites 4 #SARSCoV2 is widely published/ use of grid-based docking wud be better...
...and grid coordinates wer computer generated. Hw did u correct for tis? U cud hav used predicted binding sites 2 improve accuracy/efficiency
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
Predicted binding sites 4 #SARSCoV2 is widely published/ use of grid-based docking wud be better...
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My comments:
#quackery is diff frm #pseudoscience
Former may hav secular/political or religious attributes while the latter does hav regional differencs wit respect 2 political/religious practices
Some eg, discuss:
Traditional Chinese Med
Japanese Kampo
Homeopathy
Ayurveda
My comments:
#quackery is diff frm #pseudoscience
Former may hav secular/political or religious attributes while the latter does hav regional differencs wit respect 2 political/religious practices
Some eg, discuss:
Traditional Chinese Med
Japanese Kampo
Homeopathy
Ayurveda
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"A quack is a "fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill" or "a person who pretends, professionally or publicly, to have skill, knowledge, qualification or credentials they do not possess; a charlatan or snake oil salesman".
"A quack is a "fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill" or "a person who pretends, professionally or publicly, to have skill, knowledge, qualification or credentials they do not possess; a charlatan or snake oil salesman".
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"Pseudoscience consists of statements, beliefs, or practices that claim to be both scientific and factual but are incompatible with the scientific method".
#pseudoscience may or may not lead to quackery
Eg
i-red.in
zyropathy.com
"Pseudoscience consists of statements, beliefs, or practices that claim to be both scientific and factual but are incompatible with the scientific method".
#pseudoscience may or may not lead to quackery
Eg
i-red.in
zyropathy.com
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Ministry of #AYUSH new task force 2 study effects of Ashwagandha+Yashtimadhu+Guduchi+Pippali+poly herbal drug (AYUSH-64) #Covid_19
Link: bit.ly/38xe9Pc
Decision coms aftr prev imaginary but negative trials on Ashwagandha+Guduchi+Chyawanprash
More than meets the eye+
Ministry of #AYUSH new task force 2 study effects of Ashwagandha+Yashtimadhu+Guduchi+Pippali+poly herbal drug (AYUSH-64) #Covid_19
Link: bit.ly/38xe9Pc
Decision coms aftr prev imaginary but negative trials on Ashwagandha+Guduchi+Chyawanprash
More than meets the eye+
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This time the ministry is DAMN sure this combination will work - bcoz they hav included their 'trump' card in the treatment combination - AYUSH-64
Know more about this super *cough* drug
Made in 1980 (Yes, older than me)
First released in 2000 4 malaria (yes, anti-parasite)
This time the ministry is DAMN sure this combination will work - bcoz they hav included their 'trump' card in the treatment combination - AYUSH-64
Know more about this super *cough* drug
Made in 1980 (Yes, older than me)
First released in 2000 4 malaria (yes, anti-parasite)
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Sadly, peer-reviewed paper in Current Science
showed it was not good, inferior 2 chloroquine
2016 - licensed 2 #Dabur as anti-malarial - failed 2 gain momentum
In between did an item-number dance as anti-filarial
Movie flopped
Thereafter, every1 forgot abt AYUSH-64😭
But,
Sadly, peer-reviewed paper in Current Science
showed it was not good, inferior 2 chloroquine
2016 - licensed 2 #Dabur as anti-malarial - failed 2 gain momentum
In between did an item-number dance as anti-filarial
Movie flopped
Thereafter, every1 forgot abt AYUSH-64😭
But,
1/A retired #oncology professor from a Govt. College. Now dabbles in #Ayurveda. Runs an 'ashram' in Kerala to 'treat' #cancer patients. He refers a patient with BCLC-C stage liver cancer 2me. A nice letter 4 further management. Patient has advanced cancer
Systemic therapy option+
Systemic therapy option+
2/ I spent 50 mins with patient/family - discuss prognosis, comfort care - the works. Once patient left 4som blood tests, I tell family, separately, regarding end of life care, once the time comes. They wer sad but contend. Very crunched 4money. So best option - they cudnt afford
3/ Best approved option for advanced liver cancer is Atezo+Bevaci - too expensive. So they tuk next good option - Lenvatinib - affordable for them. I sent a detailed letter with plans, along with patient son, to the evidence-based turned #ayurveda oncology professor.
#MedTwitter
#MedTwitter
1/A horrific patient scene today. A #kidney #transplant patient doing well since 2015. Had fall and fracture of foot. Underwent surgery,improving. Asked for physio sessions to continue at home. Asks around,finds #ayurvedic traditional healer. He does external works.
2/ patient feels better. #Ayurveda healer gets his trust. Says post transplant infections and diabetes worsen (patient was already diabetic kidney disease for which transplant was done). Says #natural is safest way. Patient falls for healers confidence. Starts #herbal drugs.
3/ Drugs and potions prepared at home from locally sourced plants. Small fee Healer also advise nutritional changes. More like starvation. No proteins. Remember patient is post kidney transplant. #weightloss in 1 mo. Loss of appetite in 2 months. Then came something unexpected.
It's #WorldCancerDay so, let's talk about some of the utter nonsense that's promoted as cancer cure #quackery. Spoiler: none of them cure any kind of cancer. They might give you other health conditions to deal with, though.
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MMS (sodium chlorite solution) & CD (chlorine dioxide). MMS is sold as "water purification drops" & it does do that. It's also touted as a cure for literally everything, inc. cancer. It doesn't cure anything. It does cause gastrointestinal distress.
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chronicleflask.com/2016/08/27/mms…
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chronicleflask.com/2016/08/27/mms…
Homeopathy: substances so extremely diluted in water or ethanol that no traces of the original molecule remain. In quite a few cases, that's a good thing--because the stuff in question is pretty nasty. Anyway, at best it's just sugar.
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chronicleflask.com/2017/04/01/haz…
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chronicleflask.com/2017/04/01/haz…
On 18.12.2020, computer engineer @FitTuber shared @YouTube video titled "10 Safe & Useful Ayurvedic Tablets to Replace Allopathic Pills (Instant Relief)". The drugs he promoted were by @baidyanathgroup, not sure if it was paid promotion. I bought them:
10 drugs, details, batch numbers R given in pic👇. All by @baidyanathgroup exept 1 by unjhaayurvedicpharmacy.com
We did GCMSMS, ICP-OES and FTIR analyses on these samples. Here are my 10 safer modern medicine alternatives 2 @FitTuber's untested, potentially harmful #Ayurvedic drugs
We did GCMSMS, ICP-OES and FTIR analyses on these samples. Here are my 10 safer modern medicine alternatives 2 @FitTuber's untested, potentially harmful #Ayurvedic drugs
Kanthsudharak Vati by Unjha Pharma
@FitTuber: 4 sorethroat, cold, cough
Analysis: Lead 0.54 mg/kg, Cadmium 0.4 mg/kg, Thallium 0.71 mg/kg and industrial phenols.
Low values, but not ideal.
Safe alternative: Levocetrizine & non-sedative cough syrup Levodropropizine
@FitTuber: 4 sorethroat, cold, cough
Analysis: Lead 0.54 mg/kg, Cadmium 0.4 mg/kg, Thallium 0.71 mg/kg and industrial phenols.
Low values, but not ideal.
Safe alternative: Levocetrizine & non-sedative cough syrup Levodropropizine
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I followed @FitTuber advise and got all these #Ayurveda medicines which he outright claimed are '#safer', ''#effective' than conventional prescription drugs for day to day use. These will be tested for #safety first - will undergo GCMSMS, ICP-OES and FTIR analyses.
#MedTwitter
I followed @FitTuber advise and got all these #Ayurveda medicines which he outright claimed are '#safer', ''#effective' than conventional prescription drugs for day to day use. These will be tested for #safety first - will undergo GCMSMS, ICP-OES and FTIR analyses.
#MedTwitter
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I looked at packaging and found interesting (poor regulation, absurdity), #quackery, #pseudoscience based descriptions like this:
Malaria - caused by parasite
Dengue - caused by virus
Typhoid - caused by bacteria.
One tablet to rule them all. Reminds me of lord of the rings.
I looked at packaging and found interesting (poor regulation, absurdity), #quackery, #pseudoscience based descriptions like this:
Malaria - caused by parasite
Dengue - caused by virus
Typhoid - caused by bacteria.
One tablet to rule them all. Reminds me of lord of the rings.
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This particular #ayurvedic tablet is good for indigestion, hyperacidity and THEN - like a @starwars hyperspace jump 🤯SCABIES🤯. How? Why? What is the mode of action within this very broad range of 'symptoms to disease'. You know this medicine is #fraud.
Also check out 'etc'🙅♂️
This particular #ayurvedic tablet is good for indigestion, hyperacidity and THEN - like a @starwars hyperspace jump 🤯SCABIES🤯. How? Why? What is the mode of action within this very broad range of 'symptoms to disease'. You know this medicine is #fraud.
Also check out 'etc'🙅♂️
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@MetroRailKochi
Sign that country is developing on paper but is actually underdeveloped
Objectionable Advertisement Act prohibit ads 4 purposes, of remedies alleged 2 possess magic qualities
@HaealOnline wer is evidence that this prevents WHAT?
@shailajateacher @IMAIndiaOrg
@MetroRailKochi
Sign that country is developing on paper but is actually underdeveloped
Objectionable Advertisement Act prohibit ads 4 purposes, of remedies alleged 2 possess magic qualities
@HaealOnline wer is evidence that this prevents WHAT?
@shailajateacher @IMAIndiaOrg
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#Curcumin, #Ashwaganda combo prevents NOTHING, effects on human health remain UNKNOWN. This public display of #quackery, #pseudoscience is insult to #science, complete disregard to #publichealth This has to be challenged, removed
@RajeevJayadevan @infoclinicindia @Charakan
#Curcumin, #Ashwaganda combo prevents NOTHING, effects on human health remain UNKNOWN. This public display of #quackery, #pseudoscience is insult to #science, complete disregard to #publichealth This has to be challenged, removed
@RajeevJayadevan @infoclinicindia @Charakan
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Here is a paper showing multiple toxic curcuminoids & associated toxins in #Turmeric. How is this sourced, what R contaminants @HaealOnline product? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20667459/
Ashwagandha is probable cause 4 liver injury #livertox from @NLM_NIH cutt.ly/Ah42ylq
@CMOKerala
Here is a paper showing multiple toxic curcuminoids & associated toxins in #Turmeric. How is this sourced, what R contaminants @HaealOnline product? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20667459/
Ashwagandha is probable cause 4 liver injury #livertox from @NLM_NIH cutt.ly/Ah42ylq
@CMOKerala
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Dear @doctorsoumya, your tweet isn't in best interest of scientific practice. Yoga is an arm of the #pseudoscience & potentially harmful, untested but highly promoted #AYUSH. In fact, many #quacks promote #Yoga with other forms of #quackery.
Plz C absurd bit.ly/2KGOR8B
Dear @doctorsoumya, your tweet isn't in best interest of scientific practice. Yoga is an arm of the #pseudoscience & potentially harmful, untested but highly promoted #AYUSH. In fact, many #quacks promote #Yoga with other forms of #quackery.
Plz C absurd bit.ly/2KGOR8B
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I did not understand why you specifically tweeted on this study? Because there is more you could have tweeted on the same.
Example, simple walking, independent of other forms of physical activity is ALSO associated wit reduction in systemic inflammation. bit.ly/38Az1UZ
I did not understand why you specifically tweeted on this study? Because there is more you could have tweeted on the same.
Example, simple walking, independent of other forms of physical activity is ALSO associated wit reduction in systemic inflammation. bit.ly/38Az1UZ
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Which means, people don't have 2 SPEND money on 'YOGA GURUS' or join 'Yoga based' clubs or PAY 4 'YOGA' classes when same effect is noticeable with - yes, money free, hassle free, walking. There is also a systematic review on it bit.ly/3pqUab7. But U did not #tweet it?
Which means, people don't have 2 SPEND money on 'YOGA GURUS' or join 'Yoga based' clubs or PAY 4 'YOGA' classes when same effect is noticeable with - yes, money free, hassle free, walking. There is also a systematic review on it bit.ly/3pqUab7. But U did not #tweet it?
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#India is probably ONLY country where spices are promoted as a '#treatment', '#prevention' of diseases rather than the flavouring foods that they R! This is done by #quackery promoting #government #ayush, #socialmediamarketing #SocialMedia, irresponsible visual, print #media
#India is probably ONLY country where spices are promoted as a '#treatment', '#prevention' of diseases rather than the flavouring foods that they R! This is done by #quackery promoting #government #ayush, #socialmediamarketing #SocialMedia, irresponsible visual, print #media
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C this paper, Forsyth et al, 2019.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31550596/
#Bangladesh, adding lead chromate (yellow pigment) 2 #turmeric by polishers 2 satisfy wholesale dealers driven by demand 4 turmeric/#curcumin. #India, many #ayurveda companies marketing #turmeric products. Is it pure?
C this paper, Forsyth et al, 2019.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31550596/
#Bangladesh, adding lead chromate (yellow pigment) 2 #turmeric by polishers 2 satisfy wholesale dealers driven by demand 4 turmeric/#curcumin. #India, many #ayurveda companies marketing #turmeric products. Is it pure?
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This paper by Cowell et al, 2017
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
The authors specify that many spices mix and turmeric contaminated with lead causing toxicity in #USA where from #India.
#Indian culture of daily #haldi #milk use is actually one of the stupidest #health #promotions
This paper by Cowell et al, 2017
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
The authors specify that many spices mix and turmeric contaminated with lead causing toxicity in #USA where from #India.
#Indian culture of daily #haldi #milk use is actually one of the stupidest #health #promotions
Is Aloe vera good for you?
A review of toxicity and adverse effects of Aloe: cutt.ly/sh2exAO
A review of Aloe and liver injury in humans
cutt.ly/Ph2ekrG
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#MedTwitter #livertwitter #SocialMedia
A review of toxicity and adverse effects of Aloe: cutt.ly/sh2exAO
A review of Aloe and liver injury in humans
cutt.ly/Ph2ekrG
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#MedTwitter #livertwitter #SocialMedia
Aloe vera is a potential carcinogen. Meaning its use can cause cancers in long term.
Always consult your physician or doctor (not #ayush) for the correct information regarding what supplements products are safe for you.
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Always consult your physician or doctor (not #ayush) for the correct information regarding what supplements products are safe for you.
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Aloe vera can cause toxicity to reproductive organs
It is proven in mutiple animal studies.
Inform your doctor if you are using aloe products
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It is proven in mutiple animal studies.
Inform your doctor if you are using aloe products
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Hello Abdur! Ashwagandhadi lehyam is made out of
1.Aswagandha (Withania somnifera)
2.Masha (Phaseolus mungo)
3.Musli (Curculigo orchiodes)
Ther is more
It is prescribed as per ancient #Ayurveda texts for stamina, muscle building, increased sexual desire/prolonging sexual vigor.
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1.Aswagandha (Withania somnifera)
2.Masha (Phaseolus mungo)
3.Musli (Curculigo orchiodes)
Ther is more
It is prescribed as per ancient #Ayurveda texts for stamina, muscle building, increased sexual desire/prolonging sexual vigor.
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BUT, no clinical studies on humans with a good control of another standard drug has been performed on the use of Ashwagandhadi lehyam. Which means, its use in current situations is more or less a gamble with #pseudoscience or #quackery. This gamble cud lead 2 side effects
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Previously, XTRA MUSLI POWER herbal caps were banned by Kerala Government becoz manufacturer (Kunnath Pharma) used modern medicine (tadalafil) in the herbal product. A lot of the products with pure herbs may not be safe or effective and can B adulterated
cutt.ly/Dh12ioK
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cutt.ly/Dh12ioK
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A person messaged me asking if he could continue taking this following drug for memory boosting.
The drug contains 'Brahmi' from herb Bacopa.
Fact: Depending on #Ayurveda, which itself, #quackery, embodiment of #pseudoscience ➡️#herbal #memory booster is #fraud. #medtwitter
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The drug contains 'Brahmi' from herb Bacopa.
Fact: Depending on #Ayurveda, which itself, #quackery, embodiment of #pseudoscience ➡️#herbal #memory booster is #fraud. #medtwitter
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People age, som develop cognition disorders - there R identifiable risk factors, treatable&controllable.
Cognition disorders➡️bit.ly/2KnXZ25 - which of these are prevented by Bacopa? Actually none
Let us see 2 large metanalyses/systematic reviews on Bacopa extracts
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Cognition disorders➡️bit.ly/2KnXZ25 - which of these are prevented by Bacopa? Actually none
Let us see 2 large metanalyses/systematic reviews on Bacopa extracts
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A - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24252493/
Result: some potential, nothing definite because it is never compared with a standard drug. I dont know Y complementary and alternative medicines R always compared with placebo when there are other better standards 2 compare them with! #livertwitter
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Result: some potential, nothing definite because it is never compared with a standard drug. I dont know Y complementary and alternative medicines R always compared with placebo when there are other better standards 2 compare them with! #livertwitter
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Hey @FitTuber. U R advising #quackery to your poor little followers.
While selecting these pills, UR main criteria was how common the issue is faced in day to day life, how straightforward it’s #Ayurvedic solution is & safety medicine for all body types.
Let me correct U
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While selecting these pills, UR main criteria was how common the issue is faced in day to day life, how straightforward it’s #Ayurvedic solution is & safety medicine for all body types.
Let me correct U
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Criteria for selecting a drug for use in a medical condition is basically two things only
➡️efficacy or ability to produce a desired or intended result
➡️safety. Let me explain this term 4 U: "the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury" 2/
➡️efficacy or ability to produce a desired or intended result
➡️safety. Let me explain this term 4 U: "the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury" 2/
U hav extensively studied all scriptures, spoken 2 #Ayurveda experts (creamy-layer of #pseudoscience), modern docs! (plz name them in description, becoz they hav failed themselves, U, the community as whole - or did U just use that term to show credibility to UR stupid post?) 3/
#Ayurveda 2 prevent surgical site infections. Is this the #future? Looks good. But it's smoke & mirrors. How did this start? A team of scientific practitioners (including #orthopedic #surgeon below) performed worlds 1st surgery(prostate)wit only #herbals without antibiotics. 1/
4 yrs back this was published in a newspaper. Yes. The same 'scientific newspaper' deal that ruined real #COVID19 public awareness.
m.timesofindia.com/city/meerut/In…
The authors of 'study' gave 10 days of giloy, guduchi and 'anti infective herbs', & performed surgery in an elderly man 2/
m.timesofindia.com/city/meerut/In…
The authors of 'study' gave 10 days of giloy, guduchi and 'anti infective herbs', & performed surgery in an elderly man 2/
What happened then? Voila! There was no infection and the authors claimed that herbs prevented surgical site infection! This happened after consulting top brains in Ayurveda in the country.
Again this happened in 2016. Thats close to 5 years back. Fast forward. 3/
Again this happened in 2016. Thats close to 5 years back. Fast forward. 3/
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He started writing on using sophistications 2 integrate ayurveda into mainstream, 4 betr acceptance. However, his interviews, thoughts on medicine are all twisted by #pseudoscience #quacks to show case 'modern' acceptance of #Ayurvedic thinking. It's basically a backfire.
He started writing on using sophistications 2 integrate ayurveda into mainstream, 4 betr acceptance. However, his interviews, thoughts on medicine are all twisted by #pseudoscience #quacks to show case 'modern' acceptance of #Ayurvedic thinking. It's basically a backfire.
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An interview, published in #pseudoscience journal shows passion 4 the unknown, bereft of scientific thinking.
bit.ly/3mowxhu
Translated Ayurveda 'trinity', promotes (unknowingly demeans #science) integrative medicine on media. Not sure if tis improved clinical temper.
An interview, published in #pseudoscience journal shows passion 4 the unknown, bereft of scientific thinking.
bit.ly/3mowxhu
Translated Ayurveda 'trinity', promotes (unknowingly demeans #science) integrative medicine on media. Not sure if tis improved clinical temper.
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Such integration, false promotion of hope 4 #pseudoscience has led 2 #Ayurveda using new methods on #quackery thoughts. Eg this paper @SciReports. nature.com/articles/srep1…
Basically flawed ideas tested 2 identify clinically irrelevant results which R furthr wrongly interpreted
Such integration, false promotion of hope 4 #pseudoscience has led 2 #Ayurveda using new methods on #quackery thoughts. Eg this paper @SciReports. nature.com/articles/srep1…
Basically flawed ideas tested 2 identify clinically irrelevant results which R furthr wrongly interpreted
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Separating the #men from the #boys
Here is a #PubMed #indexed, #Elsevier published #journal reporting '#exclusive' #treatment of #covid19 through #Ayurveda leading to full recovery in a #patient. Great #news right?! No. The #proof of the #pudding is in the eating! Spoons out
Separating the #men from the #boys
Here is a #PubMed #indexed, #Elsevier published #journal reporting '#exclusive' #treatment of #covid19 through #Ayurveda leading to full recovery in a #patient. Great #news right?! No. The #proof of the #pudding is in the eating! Spoons out
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The #journal. Its legit, 'becoz' its publishd by #Elsevier. Journal ownd by World Ayurveda Foundation & Trans-Disciplinary Univ, #Bengaluru. 4mer, a 4-men 'world foundation'[bit.ly/3is0CdR], latter @TDUFRLHT founded @sampitroda, vettedby likes of @kiranshaw
The #journal. Its legit, 'becoz' its publishd by #Elsevier. Journal ownd by World Ayurveda Foundation & Trans-Disciplinary Univ, #Bengaluru. 4mer, a 4-men 'world foundation'[bit.ly/3is0CdR], latter @TDUFRLHT founded @sampitroda, vettedby likes of @kiranshaw
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The study - 43yr old #newyork #banker develops fever,cough durng peak #COVID season, 'PRESUMED' to be #coronavirus. Self #Quarantine at #home, phone calls #ayurvedic #Doctors at #Chennai, #india, offer☎️ treatmnt until fever break, therby reporting #covid19 cure via Ayurveda
The study - 43yr old #newyork #banker develops fever,cough durng peak #COVID season, 'PRESUMED' to be #coronavirus. Self #Quarantine at #home, phone calls #ayurvedic #Doctors at #Chennai, #india, offer☎️ treatmnt until fever break, therby reporting #covid19 cure via Ayurveda
Here is an example of exactly HOW NOT to design a study and publish.
A grp of #ayurveda vaidyas published:💡Clinical Improvement In #COVID19 #patients With Timely Intervention Of Panchagavya: Preliminary Finding
💵International Journal of Pharmacological Research
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#MedTwitter
A grp of #ayurveda vaidyas published:💡Clinical Improvement In #COVID19 #patients With Timely Intervention Of Panchagavya: Preliminary Finding
💵International Journal of Pharmacological Research
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#MedTwitter
First, choice of #journal. Choose one indexed in valid scientific databases - eg @Scopus, Medline @NCBI, @embase, @EBSCO, @webofscience. International Journal of Pharmacological Research is indexed👇😶
Just bcoz its on Google doesn't mean its quality. #pseudoscience #fake
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Just bcoz its on Google doesn't mean its quality. #pseudoscience #fake
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There R indexed and impactful journals charging #openaccess fee (eg @JHEP_Reports) if the institute can afford it. Most quality indexed, impactful journals (eg @HEP_Journal) dont have open access fee to publish, but #Subscription fee for persons to read #published study.
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Everyone in #India know #Homeopathy and #ayurvedic interventions for #COVID19, #Corona is government's biggest #fraud and #quackery on people. Confused #media will playback whats been told. It's a #Cancer eating the community, sponsored by the some local governments. Real BS.
Don't expect the #government to do its people any good in these times. Either they favor big #pharma to rush untested molecules forcash in, or peddle nonsense #pseudoscience. Either way the people lose and it is upto compassionate #publichealth well wishers to educate otherwise.
See what happened with #coronil #itolizumab and #Tocilizumab and all the other stuff being broadcasted without any proper evidence. For some, the pandemic is a way to get their pockets big. This includes educated well trained doctors like @zev_dr and quacks like @drbrcofficial
'Bad Bot' (part II) by @DrMurphy11
The story of a dangerously flawed #eHealth AI Chatbot.
A THREAD about #HealthTech #Hype, #AI #Governance & #MedicalDevice #PatientSafety.
Read on, or see the single tweet summary👇0/45
The story of a dangerously flawed #eHealth AI Chatbot.
A THREAD about #HealthTech #Hype, #AI #Governance & #MedicalDevice #PatientSafety.
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This thread follows on from a prior thread ('Bad Bot' - part I) & picks up the Babylon story from the #BabylonAITest event which was held on the 27th June 2018.
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The #BabylonAITest event was held at @RCPLondon & promised to reveal to the world, Babylon's latest "ground breaking research" & "the most exciting advances in Artificial Intelligence".
Dr Murphy was expecting Big Things from @babylonhealth...
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Dr Murphy was expecting Big Things from @babylonhealth...
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