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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  |  3 Comments

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  |  18 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 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

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

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

Big Parma show the BCA the way forward?

The BCAs desire to have their members prescribing is not the leaf they should be taking from the pharmaceutical industries book. Todays Guardian reports how, US drug firm drops libel action against scientist GE Healthcare says it did not mean to stifle academic debate with action against radiologist...

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Posted on February 19, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  No Comments

More publicity for the British Chiropractic Association in yesterdays Telegraph

I would urge all chiropractors to sign the petition calling for reform of the libel laws. I have no doubt chiropractic works and would love nothing more than debating the merits of chiropractic. Unfortunately not for the first time the BCA executive were not competent enough to do this and chose to hide...

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Posted on February 17, 2010 by Richard Lanigan  |  No Comments

How come CAM sceptics are so dogmatic?

An Exxon Mobil oil refinery in Torrance, California, was on the front page of yesterdays Independent on Sunday (IOS). This company has made donations to think-tanks linked to climate change doubters. According to the Independent on Sunday “An orchestrated campaign is being waged against climate change...

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