One of the biggest bones of contention regarding the placebo effect is the premise that placebos have a very small effect. Some people argue that this effect…… Read more “The Big Debate”
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Team Members Wanted:
We’re looking for people from a broad range of backgrounds to be part of our team as we bring Yekize from idea to reality. We’re looking for…… Read more “Team Members Wanted:”
An Introduction to Global Health Course
I just thought I’d share this great FREE course with you that I came across on Coursera. https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-health-introduction The course looks at the biggest challenges facing global…… Read more “An Introduction to Global Health Course”
Global Health and the Impact of Colonialism
I recently finished reading Prof. Peter Kennedy’s book ‘The Fatal Sleep’. It tells the story of Human African Trypanosomiasis (African Sleeping Sickness). HAT is one of the…… Read more “Global Health and the Impact of Colonialism”
Everyday Placebos
Dutch company, The Gift Label, have produced a range of soap and lotions, with labels on featuring phrases such as ‘You Look Damn Good’. Is this just…… Read more “Everyday Placebos”
15 things you didn’t know about the placebo effect
15 unexpected and interesting facts about the placebo effect
Help Tamsin Get to MIT-HarvardMedicalSchool Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp
Tamsin our founder has been invited to attend the MIT-Harvard Medical School Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp. This is an amazing opportunity, that will help us take Yekize to…… Read more “Help Tamsin Get to MIT-HarvardMedicalSchool Healthcare Innovation Bootcamp”
A Lesson from History
If you look back through medical history, you are essentially looking at the history of the placebo effect. From the early 20th century, back through time to…… Read more “A Lesson from History”
Is the St Gallen Symposium Ripe for Disruption?
Another one of the articles I was interviewed for earlier this year. Just in case this needs to be clarified…: In this article, I’m not saying I’m…… Read more “Is the St Gallen Symposium Ripe for Disruption?”
Disruptive Moments in Science
My second section in the St Gallen Symposium magazine:
