Re:Why do placebos work? Scientists identify key brain pathway
by tantalor on Thursday October 28, 2021 @10:13AM
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Seems strange they would use petroleum jelly which is a well known treatment for burns. It is not a placebo; it's not inert like sugar pill or saline. This could seriously skew the results towards "pain relief" end of spectrum.
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Re:Why do placebos work? Scientists identify key brain pathway
by dcow on Thursday October 28, 2021 @10:30AM
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It’s a moisturizer that treats water loss and protects skin in the presence of real burns. It doesn't do anything to pain. These people weren’t burned. And I think Lubaderm is more commonly “well known” these days.