Critical Thinking in Medicine
I have not ranted on this subject for a long time (malpractice, the insurance industry and the pharmaceutical industry kept getting in the way).
What are the problems with the Atkins diet?
The data speak. At least in the short run Atkins works for dramatic weight loss. I am glad the the NIH is studying the diet in a longer-term study.
Addressing the Real Issues
We must understand the intended and unintended consequences of any proposal. Unintended consequences are much easier to see in retrospect!