The JAFERD Notes
Dr. Mark Pappadakis, Leigh A. Baxt, PhD, Facts Not HacksInsights, deeper dives, and educational articles from Dr. Mark Pappadakis, an Emergency Medicine Physician and advocate. Expect candid takes on healthcare, medicine, and the medical community.
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Board-Certified ER physician (DO, FACEP) and medical educator. I take apart the health claims your feed gets wrong, in plain English with a little snark. Host of The JAFERD Cast. Speaking & media: [email protected]
Scientist/ Drug Development/ Translational Research/ Science Communication
Facts Not Hacks is an evidence-based newsletter cutting through medical hype—so you can make smarter, biology-driven decisions. Dr. Gerstman is a practicing Board certified Family Practice physician since 2004.
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