BUMP-TIOUS SCIENCE
In relation to over-certainty, phrenology, a long abandoned discipline, is a cogent reminder of ‘bumptious’ science. From Julian Barnes, final book ‘DEPARTURE[S]‘:
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Royal College of Psychiatrists educational events generated a ‘net surplus’ of £576k
This is an old post. It share some of the “highlights” of the 2023 “Impact Report” of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. This report does not shy away from gloating. … Continue reading Royal College of Psychiatrists educational events generated a ‘net surplus’ of £576k
‘The Truth-Teller’
In the Media section of The British Association for Psychopharmacology [BAP]: By clicking on the link provided by BAP you are taken to ESQUIRE. The Better Men List 2025: Celebrating the … Continue reading ‘The Truth-Teller’
Something is going on . . .
As shared here:
“Drug development in psychiatry: 50 years of failure and how to resuscitate it”
This opinion by Professor David Nutt was published in Lancet Psychiatry, 11 February 2025: Table 1: Table 2:
BAP! It’s boom time in industry!
There is less than 2 weeks to go till the 2024 Summer Meeting of the British Association for Psychopharmacology [BAP]. This year it is being held in Birmingham. As ever, … Continue reading BAP! It’s boom time in industry!
Scottish Brain Sciences
A few years ago a senior UK academic in mental health stated gleefully to his colleagues: “It’s boom time in industry!” I was reminded of this statement when reading this … Continue reading Scottish Brain Sciences
‘Trusted Information Creator’
The Patient Information Forum [PIF] is celebrating ’25 years of healthcare information’: You can read this timeline of PIF here. It begins as follows: In the first year of existence, … Continue reading ‘Trusted Information Creator’