The VICP has once again reiterated what ts known: Vaccines do not cause autism!
LA Times: ‘Vaccines court’ rejects mercury-autism link in 3 test cases
ABC News:
Special Court Says Connection Between Vaccines and Autism is ‘Scientifically Unsupportable’
We now return to our regularly scheduled quality science…
A state legislator from Brooklyn wants to have salt banned in NY eateries
Granted, many chefs can tell you that salt is used as a seasoning and a tool to bring out flavors. It’s not an evil diaboilical conspiracy tool.
People would serve themselves better by cutting out junk food if they want to lower their sodium levels.
Bought a bad of navel oranges at Trader Joe’s on Sunday morning. (I”ve had a craving for oranges as of late–dunno why).
This evening as I’m packing my food for tomorrow I’m looking for my oranges–which have myseriously dissipated from the counter.
BBM’d the sister who said she pitched the whole bag because “they were moldy”.
I’m quite dissapointed to say the least. Seeming that I’d only picked up the fruit on Sunday and by Tuesday it went bad. Not to mention the fact that she totally pitched a whole bag of fruit! (Note: I’m very sensitive to my proteins and produce).
Maybe I’ll find a bodega with decent fruit tomorrow en route to the gym (not too likely though–as the good ones aren’t on my usual commute).
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate–is it even a question?
The answer is to of course vaccinate!
/End of discussion
Weight Watchers’ endorsement of McDonald’s (in New Zeland)
Now what exactly on McDonald’s menu is nutritious? A cup of water? A bowl of lettuce? The Filet o Fish and the chicken nuggets contain not only a small portion of meat/fish–but a ton of other less than healthy crap too!
The Medicare rate cut for this year is about to go through.
This will be a topic at the office tomorrow no doubt. Already this year CMS eliminated some of the CPT codes specialists use (99241-5) to the lower paying 99201-5.
Now add an often delayed 21% cut…
This time the Canadian version:
‘My heart, my choice,’ Williams says, defending decision for U.S. heart surgery
Can most Canadians come down to the US for surgery like that?
Probably not–they’re more likely stuck in the queue of national/provincial healthcare..
Spent last night foam rolling/lacrosse ball rolling while watching Jack Bauer do what he does best.
Still have pain in the neck and now the lower back, so i made an appointment to see a physiatrist tomorrow. Hopefully get a diagnosis on both my upper and lower body issues. I think they’re related and I anticipate getting over them as fast as possible and getting back to pushing big weight.
Now back to my foam roller…
From the department of the obvious:
Reuters TV medical dramas show viewers the wrong response
Also–things don’t happen as quickly in real life in a medical setting as they do on TV either (fwiw)
It looks like it’s only got 6 months or so left
Continuum Health Plans also withdrew its offer to buy out St. Vincent’s debt and take over the institution secondary to rising political pressure this past week.
A sad development to say the least–especially in NYC’s healthcare landscape.
Lancet retracts MMR link to autism
Anyone really surprised by this? Not the suprise that it took The Lancet 12 years to retract the paper itself–but the fact that the paper was retracted period.
Take that Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carey et al.
Here’s today’s pro-tip from the doctor’s office:
When you’re going to see a doctor, especially a specialist bring money for your co-payment.
This could potentially be huge in terms of health-care in Manhattan:
Continuum Health to acquire St. Vincent’s Medical Center?
[note: while I'd love to say more about the topic, out of professional courtesy I shall refrain from doing so, secondary to work relations with one or more of the aforementioned institutions. This is even though my comments wouldn't be directed at/about either party--just the potential scenario].
Taco Bell’s new “light” menu is quite farcical….but this commentary on it is just devistating!
From Fark:
Apparently there is a database of over 300,000 ER visits involving injuries and consumer products.
A quick glance at the database makes me really feel bad for the Emergency Department doctors who have to deal with some of these cases. (Especially the ones highlighted in the Fark thread).
I’ve learned from working with physicians, that sometimes, you’re just left shaking your head.
Gothamist: Is Vegetarianism Dead?
As I’ve said before, I’m a meat/fish and veggies guy. I love me my veggies and they go even better when paired with dead kosher animals/fish!
[I love the produce section at Whole Foods or Fairway!]
Oh, and my neighborhood butcher shop knows me well too.
Yep…sodium chloride is Mayor Nanny Bloomberg’s latest target on his quixotic health crusade.
Honestly–not quite sure why….
Admittedly, I ujse real sea salt on some of my food–but more so for the trace mineral content of the real sea salt. I don’t much care for plain table salt.
Still–the mayor’s quest is misguided. He’d be better off in terms of public health by waging war on HFCS!
Today (at work) the mailman decided to come by much later than usual. (Perhaps it was a substitute?) So when I finally got to the mail, which usually arrives before 2-3; it was after 5.
Made the roundabout trek from the freight area to the mailroom (don’t ask) and started flipping through the mail.
I saw an envelope from an insurance provider with whom we’d been attempting to get a contract with for over two years. [The first year+ of this attempt, they claimed not to be taking new providers in our area...]
Finally, 7-8 months ago the network opened up its doors again and I applied to get our physicians an application. One month later, I finally go the application–which I quickly completed and sent back in. Long story short–we waited, waited and waited some more.
When I saw the insurer’s logo on the letter, I dropped the rest of the mail pile.
The envelope contained the letter I’d been waiting for! Our credentialing had gone through
Needless to say, I literally ran to my boss’ office to tell her the news. This is a very exciting development for our practice, as it will also help us serve a greater percentage of the area population!
I think I’ve (accidentally) put myself into a state of Ketosis.
Ironically—I’m feeling full of energy! Not sure what to make of this discovery…
I also appear leaner in the mirror (not that anyone else would notice beneath my clothes…but still)
Will see how I feel upon return to the gym on Monday.
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