harrison's case studies on various animals including birds

That's quite interesting, thanks for posting the link!

Of course, I feel compelled to caution "The plural of anecdote is not proof". These are case studies and the publisher has a vested interest in publishing the ones with a good outcome since they are in essence advertising their product. It's a good company and it's interesting anecdotal evidence, but I'd like to see statistical clinical trials in peer reviewed publications before I'd say it's proof. But I'm a real curmudegeon that way.

ScooterNScotty wrote:

That's quite interesting, thanks for posting the link!

Of course, I feel compelled to caution "The plural of anecdote is not proof". These are case studies and the publisher has a vested interest in publishing the ones with a good outcome since they are in essence advertising their product. It's a good company and it's interesting anecdotal evidence, but I'd like to see statistical clinical trials in peer reviewed publications before I'd say it's proof. But I'm a real curmudegeon that way.

No, I'm with you on reading with a critical eye. I'm always thinking "what's the author's interest in the results?" But it's a good jump-off point for further research and investigation.

"Lies, damn lies, and statistics"