May 25, 2010
It’s been a tough week for the anti-vaccine movement but an important week for pediatric health. Yesterday the UK’s General Medical Council announced that Andrew Wakefield, who’s fraudulent manipulation of data spawned the vaccine-autism cottage industry, would be ‘struck’ from the medical register. This action by the GMC is one more nail in the coffin of the man who has singlehandedly turned back the clock on two generations of pediatric public health. Check out Respectful Insolence for some pithy commentary and a pointed, must see interview with Matt Lauer. This issue finally seems to be circling the drain. Speaking of…
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May 20, 2010
I’m your humble host for Grand Rounds next week. The theme is a secret. Actually, it isn’t a secret. I just haven’t decided on a theme yet but I’m sure I will between now and next week. I’m thinking something along the lines of evolving memes in social health. I’m transiently preoccupied with how Health 2.0 has impacted the doctor-patient connection. If you see any good med student stuff be sure to let me know. I want patient stuff as it relates to providers. I’m unlikely to read anything that’s long. Bottom line: If you have something that you think…
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