The Atlantic: Lies, Damned Lies, and Medical Science
A ton of scientific studies are flat-out wrong. And most of it doesn't really matter anyway.
"‘Science is a noble endeavor, but it’s also a low-yield endeavor,’ he says. ‘I’m not sure that more than a very small percentage of medical research is ever likely to lead to major improvements in clinical outcomes and quality of life. We should be very comfortable with that fact.’"