Archive - The Lifesaving Drug Illusion

"safe and effective"

Is there a single drug on the market which meets this description? I have my doubts. Permit me to explain why.

Jun 29, 2022 •

Philosopher of Medicine

January 2022

Save the world from deadly viruses!

Or would you, perhaps, prefer to save the world from the scientifically baseless claim that deadly viruses actually exist?

Jan 15, 2022 •

Philosopher of Medicine

Are you anti-vax?

Then you should also be anti-Vioxx! - and that's just for starters...

Jan 10, 2022 •

Philosopher of Medicine

PCR is a tool, not a test

A tool designed for research is being used as a test for diagnosis - anyone smell a rat?

Jan 1, 2022 •

Philosopher of Medicine

December 2021

Save the penguins!

What started in Wuhan will end in Antarctica. If corona gets its way, these poor creatures will soon be facing extinction.

Dec 31, 2021 •

Philosopher of Medicine

Omicron: the Excuse, the Escape

Everyone seems to have their own theory about omicron these days. Here's mine.

Dec 29, 2021 •

Philosopher of Medicine

Consent to Vaccination

Consent? Are you serious? What a novel idea!

Dec 28, 2021 •

Philosopher of Medicine

Ignorance is Bliss

Sometimes it's better not to know...

Dec 28, 2021 •

Philosopher of Medicine

Vaccination: Some Definitions

Just what it is? Nobody seems to agree. Even the CDC disagrees with itself!

Dec 27, 2021 •

Philosopher of Medicine

This is The Lifesaving Drug Illusion Newsletter: musings on medicine and related topics.

Dec 26, 2021 •

Philosopher of Medicine

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