Policy & Ethics

Let's have a round of zero applause for the New York State Department of Health for its June 24th publication to physicians, misnamed "Data to Action Opioid Prescribing in New York State." In a mastery of the self-evident, the authors reache

Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 78 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss why

What is “Standing”?

Join Cameron English, Dr. Chuck Dinerstein and Dr. Barbara Billauer on Episode 77 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss this landmark court case:

This week, my friend and colleague, Alex Berezow, wrote a piece, Is the US doctor shortage intentional?

Debates regarding healthcare policy in America inevitably lead to discussions over exorbitant costs, and discussions over exorbitant costs inevitably lead to blame.

When demand exceeds supply, a resource is limited.

A quarter or more of our environmental impact comes from our food production.

When it comes to basic human rights in the US, it's no longer a matter of whether we've regressed, but just how far.

Masking, indeed, has been shown, in meta-analysis, to be effective in preventing disease, especially in the absence of other available responses like drugs and vaccines.