Eli5: how are treatments like acupuncture, kinetic tape and homeopathy still a thing, if scientific studies disproving their effectiveness are publicly available to everyone and doctors?

Question

Eli5: how are treatments like acupuncture, kinetic tape and homeopathy still a thing, if scientific studies disproving their effectiveness are publicly available to everyone and doctors?

In: Biology

Answer 1

For acupuncture, there are positives clinical trials that show relief in cancer related symptoms beyond placebo.

You can search “review of acupuncture in cancer care” for reputable papers and randomized clinical trials.