by J. Jerrald Hayes | Aug 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Critical Thinking, Science Based Medicine
In a conversation last weekend I said despite my vaccine advocacy in the case of a vaccine for COVID-19 I said I would not want to be amongst the first to get vaccinated when “they’ come up with a vaccine because of how it is being rushed to market. Thinking about it...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Jul 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Science, Science Based Medicine
We Thought It Was Just a Respiratory Virus We were wrong. By Ariel Bleicher and Katherine Conrad UCSF Magazine Summer 2020 Illustration: Anna & Elena Balbusso In late January, when hospitals in the United States confirmed the presence of the novel coronavirus,...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | May 13, 2020 | Coronavirus, Donald Trump, Science, Science Based Medicine
He Was a Science Star. Then He Promoted a Questionable Cure for Covid-19. Feature The man behind Trump’s favorite unproven treatment has made a great career assailing orthodoxy. His claim of a 100 percent cure rate shocked scientists around the world. Didier...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Apr 13, 2020 | • Politics, Coronavirus, Critical Thinking, Science, Science Based Medicine
A Stupidity Pandemic | NeuroLogica Blog As a skeptical science communicator I am constantly walking the line between hope and cynicism. On the one hand, I very much take to heart Carl Sagan’s approach to science – focusing on the absolute wonder of the...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Apr 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, Critical Thinking, Reason & Rational Thinking, Science, Science Based Medicine
A great explanation of the rational thinking and reasoning processes that scientists and medical professional are using in considering Hydroxychloroquine to treat...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Apr 6, 2020 | Coronavirus, Science, Science Based Medicine
The Reality About Coronavirus Vaccine (w/Dr. Paul Offit) – YouTube A vaccine inventor talks about important challenges to the rapid development of a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine. It’s not as easy as we might think. Dr. Paul Offit is Professor of...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Mar 16, 2020 | Science, Science Based Medicine
Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60, read this There are specific precautions older adults should take to protect their health. We spoke to two geriatricians and pulled guidance from the CDC to assemble what you need to know about the virus and how...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Mar 16, 2020 | Science, Science Based Medicine
These simulations show how to flatten the coronavirus growth curve Health By Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. PLEASE NOTE The Washington Post is providing this story for free so that all readers have access...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Mar 14, 2020 | Science, Science Based Medicine
How to Protect Older People From the Coronavirus People over 60, and especially over 80, are particularly vulnerable to severe or fatal infection. Here are some steps to reduce their risk. Amid the uncertainty swirling around the coronavirus pandemic stands one...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Apr 3, 2018 | Alternative Medicine, Pseudoscience, Science Based Medicine
I recently discovered Turmeric! Not as a super miracle healing supplement but as a big huge smokey and pungent flavor to explore. I had some turmeric on my speice rack so online I found a reciepie for Turmeric Chicken and Rice Recipe – Edward Lee | Food &...
by J. Jerrald Hayes | Mar 16, 2018 | Science Based Medicine
KevinMD on Facebook on Twitter Medicine requires doctors to constantly manage probabilities “I’d really feel better if we got the MRI,” Ms. James said. “I understand you think it’s a migraine, but I want to know, just in case....
