The case for a more prominent role for placebos
The power of placebos continues to be a topic of discussion among researchers and experts, with some suggesting the placebo effect, in which patients can experience real health improvements from treatments with no active ingredient, can be effective even when individuals are aware they are taking a fake drug, The Washington Post reported March 9.
The power of placebos continues to be a topic of discussion among researchers and experts, with some suggesting the placebo effect, in which patients can experience real health improvements from treatments with no active ingredient, can be effective even when individuals are aware they are taking a fake drug, The Washington Post reported March 9.
