The “selling” draws criticism? So much selling in medical claims these days. Where to begin…

Star Scientist’s Claim of ‘Reverse Aging’ Draws Hail of Criticism wsj.com/health/wellnes…

Matzo ball soup. Parsnips are lovely. #twittersupperclub

The feeling when you receive a rejection letter after six months of waiting.

This goes for a lot of things that are (more or less) legal in this country: know the laws of a country you are visiting before you go. Like, leave your cannabis gummies home before you go to Japan. 'I just keep them in my toiletry kit for sleeping' just won't cut it.

These lamb shanks should be good plated up. #twittersupperclub

How much does placebo account for #ketamine and #esketamine benefits? 72%, from new analysis:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525254

Similar to placebo contribution for antidepressants (62-82%).

Meds make a real difference, but the power of the placebo is welcome news for the human spirit.

We all know who Lisa is talking about out. It’s all the more dreadful when done by those in academic positions, who must actually understand that they are being dishonest and bending the data to fit their ideology.

First matzo brei of the year #twittersupperclub

It’s not that physicians regard AD as untreatable. More, that they understand that the data (if they look at it) show that treatment effects of the amyloid antibodies are so tiny as to be unnoticeable.

I dont talk about it much, but someone might see who needs one more day today

String enough one more days together and you get a pretty good life. Very thankful and blessed.

24Apr2004

Our Bridge clinic at SF General is expanding --we are hoping to hire some incredible staff who care about people who use drugs and alcohol! Hiring for navigators, clinic supervisor, medical assistant--RN and social worker JDs coming soon. Please spread the word!

“Focused infection.”

COVID prison death rate increased 3 times higher than broader population: study axios.com/2024/04/23/cov…

Actual German abbreviation:
the 'BMFSFJBVABesBeihUnffAnO'

I spent last night in conservative California farming town. There was a homeless encampment that rivaled anything I’ve seen in SF next to my hotel yet I’ve never seen or heard this place called a hellscape.

100% chance that there will be more gambling scandals. Gambling is, like, addicting (for some) you know. Shortsighted that so many sports are relying on partnerships with gambling companies. nytimes.com/2024/04/21/bus…

These macaroons should set up good. #twittersupperclub

Some curry, dal, raita, rice. And a friend’s mother’s mango pickle. #twittersupperclub

I know a lot of people who bought other electric cars because of this. Lost a lot of potential Tesla referral points and that was annoying. “I liked the Tesla better but I just couldn’t do it.”

Elon Musk Lost Democrats on Tesla When He Needed Them Most wsj.com/business/autos…

The what now?

Yes, the editor's argument is correct on its own. However, see: doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp…. Smaller studies are less likely to be replicated. It's the publication bias that is doing the trick.