> -----Original Message-----
> From: psci-com: on the public understanding of science
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Ellam
> Sent: 14 November 2001 14:39
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Junk science (was RE: Science and Technology)
>
>
> -Michael Kenward wrote
>
> > For the "science" bit, I suggest your local witch doctor.
> >
> In reply to a question about magnetic device which is alleged
> to relieve the symptoms of period pain. I suppose he meant
> to convey the idea that there is no scientific proof that
> this thing works, or perhaps the deeper notion that according
> to our present understanding of magentism and physiology
> there is no way in which this thing can work.
>
========Long and pompous rant cut
Happy to look closely at any peer reviewed papers that discuss results
on the effects of magnetism on pain. The original message was about
publication in that well known medical journal London Metro.
I rest my case, m'lud.
MK
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Michael Kenward
Science, Technology, Business Writer
www.michael.kenward.dial.pipex.com
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