Recently on Twitter I unfollowed a friend who had become too noisy. Long strings of banal tweets were interfering with those in my stream who had something to say. I launched a tweet reflecting my decision but didn’t disclose the perpetrator. I then received a handful of direct messages reflecting anxious concern (“I hope it wasn’t me”). Interesting, but not ... Continue Reading about To Unfollow is Human
Wakefield’s Last Stand
In an attempt to save what remains of his ramshackle reputation, Andrew Wakefield took to the airwaves tonight in Dateline’s A Dose of Controversy to pitch his long-disproven theory linking autism to the MMR vaccine. For the unaware, Wakefield’s crafted study published in Lancet in the late 1990’s sparked a worldwide panic over the MMR and its relation to autism. The ... Continue Reading about Wakefield’s Last Stand
Is There a Doctor on the Plane?
There was obvious commotion in the galley. Something was up. I initially turned a deaf ear to the overhead call for a doctor but my laptop’s Powerpoint images were a dead giveaway. Flight service attendant: Are you a doctor? (you’re not dressed nearly well enough but we thought we’d ask) DrV: Yes (but trust me, not the kind you need) Flight service attendant: ... Continue Reading about Is There a Doctor on the Plane?
Take a Peek to the Beach
I’ve never done this before. The folks over at Typepad asked if I’d like to monkey around with a Peek device. I said yes. They mailed me one. No money ever changed hands. I took it on vacation and here we are. I will remind you, however, that I’m no Walt Mossberg. For the uninformed, the Peek is a bare bones email/text only device working to position itself among ... Continue Reading about Take a Peek to the Beach
Is Social Media a Fad?
Think social media is a fad? Check out this eye opening video which showcases the dramatic rise in online social networking. Perfectly suitable for SM skeptics. Via Ted Eytan ... Continue Reading about Is Social Media a Fad?
Dead by Mistake – Old News Retooled
Hearst Newspapers has finally discovered that doctors make mistakes. Check out their latest collective project, Dead by Mistake, to witness journalism’s most recent boondoggle. The project’s site profiles stories of medical error for public review. From Mother bleeds to death after delivery to From a broken leg to a vegetative state, it's all there. Any patient who ... Continue Reading about Dead by Mistake – Old News Retooled