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If it produces better outcomes in vivo, does it matter whether or not the proposed mechanism is correct?
by Enginerrrd 6y ago
If it produces better outcomes in vivo, does it matter whether or not the proposed mechanism is correct?
- gh02t 6y agoIdeally 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.
- HeadsUpHigh 6y agoIdeally. 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.