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Pain is a Problem

"A study in 2001 concluded that placebos are ineffective except for conditions, such as pain, that have a large subjective component."

I have seen that study. It is one amongst many. But even if its conclusions are accurate, pain is a problem for many people. To the extent that a placebo (versus doing nothing) helps that is a good thing.

by a reader on Wed, 05/30/2007 - 16:28

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