Category Archives: Medicine

How does left-wing politics dominate state bars?

Grok says: While there is no definitive, universally accepted evidence proving absolute dominance, several factors are often cited to suggest a left-leaning influence within state bars and the broader legal profession, including their national counterpart, the American Bar Association (ABA). … Continue reading

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You Bet Your Life: From Blood Transfusions to Mass Vaccination, the Long and Risky History of Medical Innovation

Paul A. Offit MD wrote this 2021 book: #1: Nature reveals its secrets slowly, grudgingly, and often with a human price. Scientists, clinicians, academicians, and pharmaceutical company executives must stay humble and respect the requisite learning curve that comes with … Continue reading

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Doctors, Clergy & The Struggle For Power (9-28-23)

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NEJM: ‘Building Black Wealth β€” The Role of Health Systems in Closing the Gap’

The New England Journal of Medicine September issue packs a punch on behalf of blacks as against whites: It will not be enough for health systems to simply offer the wealth-building opportunities we have outlined. Rather, they need to make … Continue reading

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Diagnosis, Therapy, and Evidence: Conundrums in Modern American Medicine

Here are some highlights from this 2009 book: * Americans are besieged by advice about the efficacy of medical therapies and drugs as well as behavioral and dietary modifications that will presumably prevent disease, promote health, and extend longevity. Scarcely … Continue reading

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