Re:Supercomputer analysis of Covid-19 leads to new theory
by Enginerrrd on Wednesday September 02, 2020 @12:12PM
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If it produces better outcomes in vivo, does it matter whether or not the proposed mechanism is correct?
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Re:Supercomputer analysis of Covid-19 leads to new theory
by gh02t on Wednesday September 02, 2020 @12:44PM
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Ideally you'd like to understand the mechanism so that you can isolate and optimize the the effect, as well as predict possible interactions/side effects.
Re:Supercomputer analysis of Covid-19 leads to new theory
by HeadsUpHigh on Wednesday September 02, 2020 @02:26PM
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Ideally. In reality it rarely happens. And it's certainly not needed, the entire basis upon which evidence-based medicine is founded is that an effective intervention should be statistically measurable in it's effect regardless of our knowledge of the underlying mechanics.