PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Use of Evening Primrose oil

Re: Use of Evening Primrose oil

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:34:59 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 21 Nov 1999, vicki wrote: >
>THANK YOU! dr marchbein.

You are very welcome. ;-)

>i feel i must tell you i truly respect your opinions. i appreciate very
>much the free service you give here and the desire to give evidence
>based information. i am curious about your opinion on studies. i am
>under the impression that the best research studies are double blind
>placebo studies.

They're called RCTs (randominzed controlled trials) which include double blind (medication and placebo and neither the doctor nor the patients know which they got). RCTs are the most reliable studies.

>would you concur? why is a retrospective study full of
>statiscal shortcomings?

Bias can be interjected into a retrospective study without meaning to (by the authors) and the criteria for the study, if looked at retrospectively, may not be the same for all participants since the information is gleaned from data already produced.

>as to the study you posted. sounds very iffy on the subject of EPO. i,
>too, prefer to see research sas opposed to anectodotal evidence.
>
>thank you for your time here,
>vicki
>>
>ps i would LOVE the opportunity to really chat with your in regards to
>philosphy of birth.

I've stayed away from chat rooms and sessions because my typing is somewhat "wanting" and it would take time away from the forums.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
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