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The Placebo Effect is Getting Stronger By David R Hamilton PhD The placebo effect is getting stronger. From 2002 to 2006, the number of drugs that were axed after Phase-II clinical trials (volunteer trials) increased by 20% because the drugs couldn‟t beat the placebos they were compared against. More recently, in 2008, a new gene therapy for Parkinson‟s disease failed against the pl
Berkshire School – Student Health Service Medication Letter Dear Parents, Students and Guardians, Berkshire School’s medication policy has been developed to insure the health and safety of all students. Please read and review this policy thoroughly with your child before beginning school. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that we have a written order for each prescription