Science Based Medicine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

"They resorted to ad hominem attacks and dug a deeper hole for themselves." The post Doctors Respond to Being Quoted: “I Don’t Think You Realize How Silly You Look Right Now” first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In this guest post, Dave Allely, medical student, takes a deep dive into the data around Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine. There is no question that if kids are better off overall with the vaccine, we ought to give it. Perhaps the decision varies between women who want to breastfeed vs those who don’t, but net benefit is the key question. The problem is that the FDA and Pfizer have not provided data to assess net benefit.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The month of September is hailed by mental health advocates, survivors, and prevention organizations as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This month also includes World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, and National Suicide Prevention Week, which is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day. During these observances, it is an opportunity for individuals to share resources on suicide prevention, promote suicide prevention awareness, share stories of survi

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Medical Gas Compliance

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Every day, patients unknowingly depend on medical vacuum systems for their care. This includes intensive care units, operating rooms, delivery rooms, and patient wards. Over time, it's not uncommon for vacuum systems to begin to degrade , which causes surgeons and nurses to express concerns about the low suction coming from their vacuum systems.

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