Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

[heysfguy]

Anyone here familiar with the "Semmelweis Effect"? It describes a reflex-like tendency to reject new evidence or new knowledge because it contradicts established norms, beliefs or paradigms.

The phrase refers to a Hungarian/German physician in the mid-1800s who tried to convince physicians to wash their hands before delivering babies. That advice was roundly rejected, despite a nasty post-natal mortality rate, due to infection. Years later Pasteur was able to clinically prove "germ theory" and hand-washing became a more acceptable practice.

If Amarin has more leeway in educating doctors about EPA, perhaps we have a hope here, because clearly there is a Semmelweis Effect in terms of realizing the anti-inflammatory properties of EPA.

By the way, Semmelweis died broke, in an insane asylum. Hope that doesn't happen to AMRN investors!