An Ode To Misinformation -By The Scrutinizer

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Nov 2021

The Cure to Racism in Healthcare: A Prescription for Health Equity

A Prescription For Health Equity Health goes far beyond the scope of just genetics and biology of a patient. As discussed in “Racism in Healthcare and the COVID-19 Pandemic”, social determinants have noticeably more of an impact when it comes to the overall health of an individual. Even before the pandemic, basic healthcare needs of […] The post The...

Oct 2021

Racism in Healthcare and the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 Pandemic Sheds Light on Racial Disparities in the United States Healthcare It is no secret that the public health crisis of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had devastating effects worldwide. One of the most alarming aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is the disproportionate effects experienced by marginalized...

Jul 2021

Rapid Changes in CDC Mandates for COVID-19. Confusion anyone?

Can We Just Follow Science and Stick With the Facts Please? “Medicine heals the doubts as well as the disease” Since the start of the pandemic, we have heard various explanations from the CDC nearly every day which has led to mass misinformation and confusion in our society. Even after more than a year of […] The post Rapid Changes in CDC Mandates...

Apr 2021

How to Reuse N95 Face Masks During Coronavirus-19 Outbreak

Key Message: There is a scarcity of N95 masks and other PPE for doctors They need a method to decontaminate the face masks to reuse The best method to make the N95 sterile is: Place the mask or even PPE in a laminar flow hood and turn on UV light at maximum (220-254nm). To be on the safe side, irradiate for 2h Other reported methods on the web,...

Apr 2020

Loss of Sense of Smell in COVID-19: Raising Awareness

Recently, a new symptom of COVID-19 has been identified in young adults who are otherwise asymptomatic and have no other health issues. This new symptom presents itself as a sudden loss of sense of smell (Anosmia), a reduced sense of smell (Hyposmia), or a sudden loss of taste (Ageusia). Loss of smell is a unique and novel symptom because Anosmia is...

Apr 2020

Coronavirus, Anti-Vaxers, Misinformation…Are We Ever Going to Learn?

I would like to address the recent pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 from a different perspective. The pressing question I want everyone to think about is: Did we learn anything from history? It’s said that history repeats itself. Looking at past 20+ years of several zoonotic viral outbreaks, it seems humans force history to be repeated. Zoonotic diseases...

Mar 2020

Essential Oils: A Panacea for Opiate Crisis in the US?

Essential Oils Administration Instead of Opiates for Pain in Wisconsin Ambulances An ambulance service in Wisconsin has implemented the use of Essential Oils (Aromatherapy) instead of Opiates for pain. They are hoping that administration of these chemicals (complex alkaloids ) to patients will reduce the opiate use. I have thoroughly read all the...

Aug 2018

Signing Gorilla Koko Leaves Behind a Legacy – A Tribute From The Scrutinizer

Koko – An Icon for Empathy and Interspecies Communication The Gorilla Foundation announced the passing of Koko in her sleep on June 19, 2018. She was 46 years old. “Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us; our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life” —Albert Einstein Such was...

Jul 2018

The Scrutinizer Investigates Magical Properties of Grapefruit Juice Detox Water

Lately, all the rage is about Cleansing and Detoxing our bodies internally. A surplus of detox diets and drinks (fruit juices, water containing fruit juice) are being sold both in stores and on the internet. Their popularity is increasing and misleading communities. The reason being propaganda from the media, TV health personalities, naturopathic doctors...

Jul 2018