There is extreme scientific backlash against a study funded by Patanjali (Neurogrit Gold) promoting it as a treatment of Parkinson s on a worm model. Hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Phillips examines in detail and criticizes flaw of methodology, statistical peculiarity and absence of applicability to humans, he creates serious question of its applicability and the claim of the company.
Tag: evidence-based medicine
Unmasking Pseudoscience : Dr. Hitender Suri’s Fistula Treatment through Ayurveda
This article critically examines Dr. Hitender Suri’s claim of treating a 117-cm anal fistula using Ayurveda, highlighting its biological implausibility, lack of scientific evidence, and potential dangers to public health. Drawing on the skepticism and detailed critiques offered by Dr. Abby Philips (TheLiverDoc) in his X thread dated March 15, 2025, the analysis exposes the pseudoscientific nature of Suri’s assertion and the risks of promoting unverified Ayurvedic treatments for complex medical conditions. It contrasts Suri’s claims with evidence-based medicine, emphasizing the limitations of Kshar Sutra and the need for rigorous medical standards. The article also praises TheLiverDoc for his role in debunking medical misinformation, advocating for patient safety, and upholding scientific integrity in healthcare. Through this critique, the piece underscores the broader implications of pseudoscience in medicine and calls for greater accountability in alternative medicine practices.