E131: A Sham-Controlled Sham of a Trial: RESET-RA

The Evidence Based Rheumatology Podcast by Michael Putman

Jan 21, 202614:48Health

Today I cover the recent publication of the RESET-RA study, which evaluated vagal nerve stimulation to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Have a listen in full, but let me be clear upfront: I do not think this works and will no...

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