Skeptical Scalpel
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Person of interest. I hope. Proud to announce I’ve been blocked by @JennyMcCarthy.
Joined July 2010
The Skeptical Scalpel passed away on June 19th, 2025. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. You can read about a remarkable man's life well lived here ( . He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Opinion | I Managed Wildfire Response for a Health System. Here's What I Learned.
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What health facilities can expect during the first 96 hours and how to adapt
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FDA Plans to Ban Popular Cold Med
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Data review shows that oral phenylephrine is not effective as a decongestant, agency says
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Potential risks of nonoperative management of appendicitis in high-risk patients - Surgery
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RT @RyanMarino: Toxicologist here! The amount of fluoride added to water to prevent tooth decay is so minuscule that - no matter your age,….
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Using interpretable machine learning to predict bloodstream infection and antimicrobial resistance in patients admitted to ICU: Early alert predictors based on EHR data to guide antimicrobial stewardship | PLOS Digital Health
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Author summary This study confronts the global healthcare challenges posed by hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic resistance. It introduces an innovative machine learning approach known as...
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Hard to believe this occurred in America. Politicians are celebrating. Nevaeh Crain Died During a Miscarriage After Trying to Get Care in Texas Hospitals — ProPublica
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It took three ER visits and 20 hours before a hospital admitted Nevaeh Crain, 18, as her condition worsened. Doctors insisted on two ultrasounds to confirm “fetal demise.” She’s one of at least two...
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Elon Musk Could Have US Citizenship Revoked If He Lied on Immigration Forms | WIRED
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The richest man in the world appears to have worked in the US without authorization. According to experts, if he did so and lied about it as part of the immigration process, he could be denaturalized.
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T2D: Insulin-Free for 24 Months After Endoscopic Procedure
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Investigation links cockroaches to outbreak of resistant bacteria in ICU. “Health care workers likely underestimate the potential for insects to contribute to health care-acquired infections,”
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Cockroaches contributed to an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae in an ICU over the course of 20 months, according to a study that linked outbreak strains to strains found in the...
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Health Care-Associated Burkholderia multivorans Infections Traced to Contaminated Ice Machines via @infectioncontrol. Contaminated ice machines caused Burkholderia multivorans infections at hospitals in California and Colorado.
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Contaminated ice machines caused Burkholderia multivorans infections at hospitals in California and Colorado. Health officials recommend stopping ice machine use during clinical care to prevent...
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Surgical Center Wins Stunning $421 Million Verdict Against Insurer.
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Oops. Dozens Who Were Told They Failed the Pathology Board Exam Actually Passed
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American Board of Pathology re-scored the exam and issued refunds to impacted test takers
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Prominent Neuroscientist Fired Over Alleged Misconduct
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Who's an Anesthesiologist? Turf War Sparks Trademark Dispute
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