Multiple problems with a study linking proximity to major roads to dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and MS
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” —Wayne Gretzky
Qualy #109 – How does one select the right physician as a patient?
Today’s episode of The Qualys is from podcast #04 – AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more.
Nobel retractions
On January 2nd, Arnold made headlines after announcing she and her co-authors retracted a paper that was published in the prestigious journal Science in May of 2019, 7 months after winning the Nobel Prize.
Qualy #65 – The three laws of medicine — Law #1: A strong intuition is much more powerful than a weak test
Today’s episode of The Qualys is from podcast #32 – Siddhartha Mukherjee, M.D., Ph.D.: new frontiers in cancer therapy, medicine, and the writing process.
Is ditching meat a “game-changer” for your health?
A new documentary makes the case it is.
Is diet soda more dangerous than sugar-sweetened beverages?
SMH
Am I fooling myself?
This story serves to remind me that we are not wired to think scientifically. Full stop. It is the quintessential human flaw. But scientific thinking is a skill to be practiced and improved upon.
Qualy #26 – What is Peter looking to achieve and monitor with his blood glucose monitor?
Today’s episode of The Qualys is from podcast #26 – AMA #3: supplements, women’s health, patient care, and more.
#68 – Marty Makary, M.D.: The US healthcare system—why it’s broken, steps to fix it, and how to protect yourself
“We’re trying to empower people in the United States to say we need a competent and fair pricing system.” — Marty Makary
What can you prove?
If that weren’t enough to set me off, consider the overall weakness of this study, and the choice of the word “proven” borders on journalistic manslaughter.