Uh, as far as effective goes, I sometimes get a perception that the claims of effectiveness are overstated and so particularly when something is starting to become more common, and I know the evidence is limited, I'm very keen to see the evidence is assured so that um, we don't hand down ineffective things.
The lack of information on side effects, contraindications or interaction is in contrast with the many unsubstantiated claims of effectiveness; this may mislead potential buyers to believe these treatments are better than recommended pharmacological treatments.
The Justice Department memorandums released last week illustrate how difficult it can be to assess claims of effectiveness.
"Co-author with Ernst of Trick or Treatment; Alternative Medicine on Trial, Singh promoted his book by writing a piece in the UK's Guardian newspaper in which he was critical of a patient information leaflet produced by the BCA called Happy Families, which made claims of effectiveness for chiropractic treatment of a number of childhood disorders, including colic, asthma and bedwetting.
She called out some new (and not-so-new) entrants for exaggerated claims of effectiveness, and argues that digital self-help is neither efficient nor compelling.
Technology-enhanced formative assessment (TEFA) represents strategies for improving student learning and motivation, yet researchers point to methodological issues underpinning claims of effectiveness.
Formative assessment represents effective strategies for improving student motivation and learning, yet key methodological issues exist with the evidence that underpins claims of effectiveness (e.g., Bennett, 2011).
"But I want to see third-party studies -- studies that have not been done by the people who produced it". Other laser hair regrowth devices are on the market but haven't received FDA clearance to make claims of effectiveness.
