Rates of Suicidal Ideation Among US Surgeons ‘Very Concerning’ (Medscape Today)
1 in 16 (6%) had suicidal thoughts, but very few sought help. Rate substantially higher than general population in surgeons age 45 to 54. Study cites burnout, recent major medical error as risk factors.
British Researcher Wakefield Defends Link Between Vaccine and Autism (ABC News)
What’s interesting here is the second video that comes up, where Wakefield defends himself and accuses Brian Deer – the journalist who accuses him of fraud for financial gain — of using “selective information”
GOP wants repeal, but fervor slips in poll (Seattle Times)
Strong opposition to health care now at 30%, lowest level since September 2009. Only 25% want repeal. Opposition among Republicans drops below 50%. Republican lawmakers have not united around an alternative plan.
Democrats Seek Right Message To Boost Health Law (NPR)
Linguistics professor George Lakoff: The Republicans have a moral message (freedom) while Democrats are talking policy details
The latest slimming fad – gastric surgery at size 8! (Mirror)
UK tabloid reports normal weight women want gastric band – they’re tired of dieting and exercising. “I’m sick of having to fight cravings and be strict with myself when they [those who’ve had surgery] don’t because they feel full all the time.”
the blindspot (L’Hote)
The Left these days embraces neoliberalism. The “blogging establishment … delivers the message again and again that to be professionally successful, they must march ever-rightward. That’s where the money is.”
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