But we are also concerned they may be misdiagnosed by unproven methods.
In 1971, the American Cancer Society added his regimen to a list of "unproven methods".
(Hatzes had previously expressed scepticism about unproven methods of data analysis during the dispute over the unconfirmed planet Gliese 581 g.)
Traditionally, institutions would rather hold onto a cash-draining property than reflect a loss from the sale on their books or face criticism that they used an unproven method to unload it.
The council majority also opposed excavating ponds in wetlands to create habitat for fish that eat mosquito larvae, calling it an unproven and damaging mosquito-control method.
Most destructive of all was a reading curriculum that abandoned the phonics, spelling and vocabulary development that many children need, turning to fashionable but unproven methods like "creative spelling."
Wherever possible unproven methods should be tested in the context of research where there is reasonable belief of possible benefit (Article 32).
One who is trained and mentored by a famous coach, the other by a coach with unorthodox and unproven methods.
White JD: Complementary, alternative, and unproven methods of cancer treatment.
However, many have a great interest in life extension strategies, and in funding research in cryonics in order to make the latter a viable option of last resort rather than remaining an unproven method.