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I saw that program also. It made me a bit angry. Placebo trials, even to drilling holes in the skull are necessary. The did mention the placebo effect though. I was waiting for Jim Finn to comment, but he hasn't yet. I hope he is still on the list. I took an extended no mail period because of my husbands surgery - These programs are irritating to anyone who has any knowledge. What's wrong with a brace and bit anyway (joke) . You know if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Nita Lanier Maddux wrote: > I am surprised that there have not been comments from list members on > the segment about the so-called "SHAM SURGERY". Personally I thought > that headline was over sensationalizing on the part of the network. They > will do anything to attract viewers. > > But as far as the content of the program, I thought it was probably > good information to put out. I have no opinion as to whether that type > of medical research should be done, That is a tough question for more > learned people than I to debate. > > One more comment. Don't they have a more high-tech way of drilling than > to use a 100 year old invention, a brace and bit? > > Lanier Maddux 63/2 Chattanooga Tn.