I also wouldn't call most of us scientists, though many at university hospitals are. I think the problem is that it's simpler to just take a study's conclusion

I also wouldn't call most of us scientists, though many at university hospitals are. I think the problem is that it's simpler to just take a study's conclusion and believe it. Because hey, it's peer-reviewed and in the NEJM! Easy! The adverse reaction I described is normal in medicine when you oppose the status quo. That's probably true in other professions and industries.