> > What are the problems with applying the scientific method to human 
> > health issue?
> >
> The basic problem seems to be in the assumption that test 
> subjects are nearly identical, when it becomes increasingly 
> clear that there's tremendous variations between individuals 
> when it comes to things like the body's reaction to diseases 
> and/or drugs...
> 
> BillW


That's ok.  Just increase your test base (ie more people) and assume it
averages out.  The more the merrier (bar the outliers, they may be unhappy).

Tony

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