A skeptical but not cynical view of scientific evidence
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Body Scanning and Philosophy
Journalist Christina Farr hosted this interview/podcast with three doctors regarding the idea of preventive total body imaging to extend life. It’s a good discussion. My friend Venk Murthy particularly excels.
The concept is enticing: man...
Just Another Summer Update
The popular economist Tyler Cowen advises that in the era of AI, writing has decreased in value. Increased in value are things that AI cannot do: be with people in person. I’ve done a lot of that recently, not so much because TC recommends...
Industry vs Non-Industry Funding for Science
Look at this recent post on X:
Dr Holly Morgan is cardiologist and researcher in the UK and was an author on one of the best cardiology trials of our time—the REVIVED BCIS2 trial.
Dr Sunil Rao is a cardiologist and researcher who has pu...
Some Year End Things and A Pro-Tip
Here’s another update of things I’ve worked on.
My year end review of top cardiovascular stories is up over at TheHeart.org | Medscape Cardiology. We learnt quite a bit in 2025.
- Two trials suggested less-is-more when it comes to com...
What I believe in Medicine
Dr. Bryan Vartabedian has a great post on 75 things he believes about medicine. Do read it. There are many gems. Bryan and I started our careers at about the same time.
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