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Study Redefines Placebo Effect as Part of Effective Treatment

A new study redefines placebo effect as part of effective treatment in psoriasis, by treating patients with one quarter of their usual dose. The placebo effect is one of the most confounding aspects of every medical drug. When I’m taking this paracetamol – is it the drug doing the work, or is my brain fooling me? Both, most probably. But how much of each? And can we design drugs that will make smart use of the placebo effect? Well, such drugs exist already, as homeopathic remedies whic...