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GCC sceptics redefining Chiropractic in the UK.

The GCC are embracing the sceptic view of chiropractic. The only question is whether the UK chiropractic profession continue to roll over and pay the GCC to dismantle the chiropractic profession in the UK. I have no sympathy with the BCA in their efforts to sue Simon Singh but you have to wonder about...

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Posted on March 10, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  1 Comment

Boring! We know AC Milans players are healthy thanks to woo. Ask ordinary people how chiropractic helped them overcome asthma or my client with parkinsons disease.

Todays Daily Mail describes how AC Milan's ageing stars arrive for their Champions League clash with Manchester United straight from... the Lab of the Gods No actually they are called chiropractors The Milan Lab is where careers are boosted and prolonged. It is the secret behind AC Milan's success and...

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Posted on March 09, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  13 Comments

Sceptics dont understand the difference between causal association and a temporal association of risk.

British victims of Vioxx are still waiting for compensation while sceptics campaign against availability of homeopathy. The Independent on Saturday reported that an Australian court found, Vioxx doubled the risk of a heart attack and was not fit to be on the market, a court ruled on Friday. In the world...

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Posted on March 08, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  No Comments

Vacancy for a former medical doctor who did a bit of Woo on the side.

The Guardian’s health editor Sarah Boseley announced yesterday “We need this voice to fight quackery” Apparently celebrity professor, Edzard Ernst is in danger of losing his job as the only professor of complementary medicine. Sarah Boseley laments the fact that there are not many job...

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Posted on March 05, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  13 Comments

The British Chiropractic Association have perfected the art of putting heads in sand.

In July I quoted from the BCA members Newsletter “In Touch” when the President of the BCA Tony Metcalfe reassured members and advises them to keep the Simon Singh issue “in perspective”. He asked “how many of your patients are aware of what is going on? I can tell you that none of my patients have raised...

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Posted on March 03, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  2 Comments

The Lay Scientist, is seeking chiropractic opinion on the Simon Singh case.

It is hard to believe in the year the NICE guidelines for back pain were released, the chiropractic profession in the UK is a laughing stock. Martin who was doing a story for the Guardian contacted the BCA, the GCC and McTims and they have nothing to say. Even a CD of Edith Piaf - Non, je ne regrette...

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Posted on February 26, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  16 Comments

Tuesdays Telegraph article about Simon Singh case.

Simon Singh: it is too late for me, but libel laws must change for the public good It's time to stop English law being used by the rich and powerful to stifle honest criticism, says Simon Singh By Simon Singh Published: 8:03PM GMT 22 Feb 2010 On Tuesday morning I will appear at the Court of Appeal in...

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Posted on February 24, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  3 Comments

Shock, horror! “Sceptics” are questioning the evidence behind some vaccines in Time magazine.

Do Flu Vaccines Really Work? A Skeptic's View By Eben Harrell In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a public health campaign in the U.S. encouraging vulnerable patients — particularly the elderly — to "protect yourself and the ones you love against...

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Posted on March 01, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  2 Comments

General Chiropractic Council defines chiropractic scope of practice for UK chirpractors.

Report on the effectiveness of manual therapies Guidance on advertising Chiropractors are required to practise evidence based care, which is defined as the integration of best research, clinical expertise and patient values. When they advertise their services, however, any claims chiropractors make must...

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Posted on February 25, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  4 Comments

Freedom of Information request to the General Chiropractic Council

I submitted these questions to the GCC under the Freedom of Information Act in January after feedback from my meeting with my MP Ian Taylor. The responses are due any day now. 1. How many members of the public were reported to the police by the GCC for breeches of section 32 of the Chiropractic Act 1994...

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Posted on February 25, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  2 Comments