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Study of the Week: Choices, oh my, the choices

August 15 | Posted by mrossol | Critical Thinking, Health, Math/Statistics, Science

Source: Study of the Week: Choices, oh my, the choices

I used to think *the* data yielded *the* result. This paper challenged that notion.
John Mandrola
Aug 15
Summer tends to be slow for medical evidence so this week I will dip into the slide deck of my favorite studies. I will... Read more

Nutrition #Churnalism Part 1

August 9 | Posted by mrossol | Critical Thinking, Food, Health, Interesting

Adam Cifu and Vinay Prasad
8/9/22
Source: Nutrition #Churnalism Part 1
Before we begin to cover current articles, we’re going to dive into some of the topics that are particularly rich veins for the churnalist. Each year scientific and medical journals publish nearly 2 million new articles.  These articles include reports of clinical findings that change the... Read more

The Most Important Lesson of President Biden’s Paxlovid Treatment

August 3 | Posted by mrossol | Critical Thinking, Interesting, Science

Source: The Most Important Lesson of President Biden’s Paxlovid Treatment

It’s not what you think…
John Mandrola
Aug 3
President Biden’s recent viral infection and his treatment with nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid) offers the public a vital lesson in evidence-based practice. The crucial learning point involves how doctors apply results from trials to actual practice.... Read more

Churnalism – by Adam Cifu and Vinay Prasad

August 2 | Posted by mrossol | Critical Thinking, Health, Interesting, Liberal Press, Science

We definitely could use more of this. My appreciation to Adam and Vinay for taking on this effort, this work, this service. I trust you will gain some adherents, some disciples. mrossol Source: Churnalism – by Adam Cifu and Vinay Prasad

Part 2 of an Introduction to a Sensible Medicine Series
Adam Cifu and... Read more

Churnalism – by Adam Cifu and Vinay Prasad

August 1 | Posted by mrossol | 1st Amendment, Critical Thinking, Health, Liberal Press, Real Fake News, Science

Source: Churnalism – by Adam Cifu and Vinay Prasad

Part 1 of An Introduction to a Sensible Medicine Series
Adam Cifu and Vinay Prasad
Aug 1
There is nearly universal interest in health and longevity. We want to learn about our bodies and our well-being. Advances in these fields are important to us, and accurate... Read more

Post-Trump America Isn’t What You Hoped It Would Be, Is It?

July 23 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Critical Thinking, Trump

Source: Post-Trump America Isn’t What You Hoped It Would Be, Is It? – American Faith Opinion by Dr. William Harrity, M.D. With new poll results just released by the AP-NORC Center for Public Research, we’re told, unsurprisingly, that Joe Biden’s approval rating has dipped to the lowest point of his presidency. Only 21% of American adults feel that the country is currently... Read more

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