We just published this study for the physical therapy world. But, w/ my background in #veterinary medicine, I can't help but wonder - what percentgae of veterinarians introduce themselves to clients as "doctor"? What factors influence using/avoiding "doctor" intro? AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

#ChestnutVSKobayashi Check out the science behind hot dog eating! x.com/jsmoliga/statu…

Absolutley incredible to see how fast a pole vault specialist can run the 100m! Imagine how many "sprinters" there are out there who might actually be better suited for other events.

You may see the #qcollar in NFL games. You may hear it is based on "science." But, can we trust that "science?" How can these 2 different papers, with 2 different samples (soccer and swat) have IDENTICAL data - to three decimal points? 🤔

Seeing some great talk about 1500m / mile, including Josh Kerr's 5th avenue mile (3:44.3). But, I think one of the most impressive miles is that by Fam - a 3:59 with a dog on a leash!!!! youtube.com/watch?v=qlObpA…

Impressive world record - 9250 pullups in 24 hours Most of us would struggle to break the 7000 barrier 🤪 menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a62…

Does Taylor Swift help Travis #Kelce play better? Or help the #Chiefs win? Despite the hype, I think the Swift effect is a constellation of attribution bias and regression to the mean Check out our preprint! #epitwitter #statistics #TaylorSwift osf.io/preprints/osf/…

Great article in @nature - many academics concerned about CO2 emissions still feel the need to attend conferences via air travel. Alix Soliman Pre-internet, conferences were the fastest way to disseminate research. Now, search engines, social media, pre-prints, video

Data sleuths say there are discrepancies and errors in a half-dozen studies about the Q-Collar, a $200 safety device endorsed by NFL players. Critics say a journal is failing to investigate the scope of the problems. chroni.cl/4gsQwc4

These stories always amaze me. You generally don't hear about Olympians or pro athletes doing workouts so hard they get hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis. And MOST high school / colleges also know the difference between tough vs. dangerous. But sometimes, coaches push the

Imagine being an elite, record-breaking ultramarathon runner, and still feeling the need to: 1. Editorialize your own Wikipedia page 2. Edit your opponents' Wikipedia pages to devalue their achievements. runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/u-s-…

Is this a spirogaph drawing? Apparently, it was enough evidence to suggest that "clinical trials with cancer patients are recommended" using forest onion extract.

Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease. The association with football participation and Parkinson's is a bit controversial, but likely dependent on exposure. JAMA cross-sectional study shows increased risk in former football players: jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

The Q-collar has gained traction. -The people who sell it say it's good science -Non-scientist athletes who use it say it works -Medical advisors for the company promote it BUT, what do completely independent scientists think about the Qcollar? Thats a different story.