Coronavirus treatment hype can lead to harm
Is hydroxychloroquine a "miracle cure" for COVID-19? Or just unwarranted hype? More
No evidence for common bladder pain treatments, patient advocates find
Doctors are increasingly recognizing that bladder pain and urgency is often a symptom of a larger problem with many potential causes. But has this recognition translated into change of practice? More
New Alzheimer’s drug: Game-changing or underwhelming?
When it comes to dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, it appears that anxiety about cognitive decline is driving treatment decisions, rather than evidence. More
The RCT blind spot
Randomized controlled trials are known as the "gold standard" in medical research--but they also have a significant down-side... More
Research on overuse harms: Where do we go from here?
How do we frame overuse not just as an issue of cost but also as an issue of harm? A recap of the Lown Institute meeting on overuse harms research. More
The top ten overuse studies of 2018
Which studies on overuse in 2018 were the most influential? More
Accelerated drug approval has not come with accelerated evidence
Is the FDA's accelerated approval program resulting in better cancer drugs? Two new studies provide insight... More
Can health journalism be saved?
Popular health news often fails to reflect the incrementalism and nuance of medical discoveries, instead hyping unproven treatments. Can we save health journalism? More
Investigating the “spin cycle” in cardiovascular research
A new study in JAMA shows how often cardiovascular trials contain misleading information... More
More clarity and evidence needed in cardiology guidelines
In two pieces published recently in JAMA, researchers identify important issues in cardiology guidelines, including the lack of clarity in summary statements and a worsening evidence base. More