A friend asked me why do you have such strong opinions about C-19 treatments & rampant poly-pharmacy being practiced while being an Ophthalmologist.
Why indeed?
Because "Science, data and critical analysis". I don't have to be treating C-19 to know what works and what does not.
Why indeed?
Because "Science, data and critical analysis". I don't have to be treating C-19 to know what works and what does not.
Reading has been my coping mechanism to stay sane during this whole year since the pandemic started. Too much information can be paralyzing for many people. I would however prefer to sift through it all and process it. An alternative is not acceptable.
I would encourage my colleagues no matter which speciality they practice- to read more, understand more and keep looking at data about this virus and affects
It is when doctors critically analyse data and relay scientifically validated opinion-everyone in society is better off
It is when doctors critically analyse data and relay scientifically validated opinion-everyone in society is better off
It is difficult for those who are fighting on the frontlines to constantly give out real-time treatment insights because they cannot analyse outcome data.
It is other physicians outside the frontlines that should aid in understanding this dreaded disease for everyone else.
It is other physicians outside the frontlines that should aid in understanding this dreaded disease for everyone else.
Early on, we were all in a fog of war with too little information to go on. But right now more than year since, we have so much data, information and studies. Internet has been liberating in this and physicians everywhere need to counter the toxic fake news online with science.
The amount of pseudoscience and quackery practiced during this pandemic has been unprecedented.
All the AYUSH evangelists have had a field day at our societies' expense
My own networks, family and friends have not been immune to this. I have been able to counter it with science
All the AYUSH evangelists have had a field day at our societies' expense
My own networks, family and friends have not been immune to this. I have been able to counter it with science
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