COVID Follies: Tales from the Pandemic
In the last few months I have written about a woman speaking before a school board in Tennessee...
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Author: SkepticalScalpel
You won’t believe what this woman said about masks at a school board meeting
Former Disney actress Leigh-Allyn Baker spoke to the Williamson County, Tennessee school board...
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Naturopath faces federal charges for selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards
By Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel Naturopath Juli A. Mazi, who practices in Napa,...
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The amateur urologist
By Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel Ryan King, a 28-year-old man from Brisbane,...
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Being sued for malpractice is one thing; being accused of homicide takes it to another level
By Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel An investigation into the death of...
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The Decline of Science
By Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel Sherri Jane Tenpenny, an Ohio family...
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A TikTok challenge: Can it be stopped from harming people?
Russian doctors endoscopically removed 209 magnetic balls one at a time from the stomach of a...
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Doctors in the news and not in a good way: Part 2
In this week’s post, physicians’ behavior goes from the ridiculous to the deadly serious. Social...
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Jason Pirozzolo, a Florida hand surgeon, is being investigated by the feds for “having allegedly paid for the travel expenses, accommodations, and female escorts” on a trip to the Bahamas with Congressman Matt Gaetz. According...
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They’re MDs, but they can’t find residency positions
Written by Physician’s Weekly Blogger, Skeptical Scalpel In February, the New York Times published...
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How long should patients fast before elective surgery? Part 2
Written by Physician’s Weekly Blogger, Skeptical Scalpel A couple of years ago, I blogged about...
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The alarming frequency of errors in medical records
By Physician’s Weekly Blogger, Skeptical Scalpel My comments are in italics. Over the course...
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Jury Awards $400,000 in “Wrongful Prolongation of Life” Lawsuit
Written by Physician’s Weekly Blogger, Skeptical Scalpel The estate of Rodney...
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What Can Be Done about Doctors Who Spread Misinformation?
Especially in a pandemic. By Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel The Oregon...
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Question: What do math and medicine have in common?
Answer: The way they are taught is out of date. By Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical...
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Serial Con Artist OB/GYN awaits trial
Written by Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel Board-certified...
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Comparison of Outcomes of Antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) Trial: What you need to know
Written by Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel The short-term results of the CODA...
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Unusual Cases Part 7: Growing Hair…and a Guidewire
Written by Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel I Can’t Stomach This One An...
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Non-Physician Hospital CEO Cut after Participating in Surgery
Last week on Twitter I asked this question: The 130 (2.5%) of 5,213 respondents who said they...
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How to Get Around a State’s Cap on Pain and Suffering
Written by Physician’s Weekly blogger, Skeptical Scalpel Since 1975, California has had a...
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