The Methods Man
The fragility index is an easy way to criticize a medical study you don’t agree with, but I don’t like it. Read More
Women whose first sexual experience was forced go on to have higher risk of endometriosis, drug use, poor health, according to a new JAMA Internal Medicine Study. Read More
In a really concerning analysis, researchers found patients are about half as likely to get a kidney transplant if they are receiving dialysis in a for-profit, compared to a not-for-profit unit. Hmm…. Read More
The JAMA study found that medical imaging rates continue to rise across multiple US sites and even in Canada. Read More
Analyses of two large studies suggests that an optimistic outlook is about as good for you as diabetes or heart disease is bad. Read More
An observational study finds that mothers with higher urinary fluoride levels have kids with slightly lower IQs, but the results might not hold water. Read More
An MRI-based study shows that methylphenidate (ritalin) leads to white matter changes in the brain of boys with ADHD. Read More
A new study documents the activities and ownership of stem cell clinics throughout the Southwest US, and it isn’t pretty. Read More
A new study either confirms magical energy lines in our body exist, or had trouble maintaining adequate blinding. You be the judge. Read More
A new MRI study shows intriguing findings in the brains of US Diplomats affected by so-called “Havana Syndrome”. Read More
