Henry K. Beecher
Henry K. Beecher was a prominent American anesthesiologist and a pioneer in the study of the placebo effect. He is best known for his groundbreaking research published in the 1950s, which demonstrated that a significant number of patients reported relief from symptoms after receiving placebo treatments. His work laid the foundation for understanding the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind the placebo effect in medicine.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 19,833 | $250,000 | 258$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 19,833 | $250,000 | 258$ |
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Henry K. Beecher's analysis published in 1955 showed that many patients reported feeling better after symbolic interventions.
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