I Rate the Authenticity of Medical Posts

This blog is to encourage critical thinking skills and foster a healthy dose of skepticism about what is written on the internet. I rate posts based on how they meet *my* criteria for medical authenticity. Note this rating system has not been tested for validity or reliability. I am NOT a medical doctor but I do have B.A. and M.Sc degrees. --- I am always open to suggestions/clarifications/revisions. Contact me: [email protected]

[phd-in-disinformation]

Here are some rules of thumb if you are interested in better judging whether information you are presented is likely to be authentic (but not it's true authenticity). If you find a post and its sources (if applicable) do not meet the above criteria, the authenticity of the information should be questioned.

I understand that not everyone has the time to critically read every post on their dash, but if you are ever in doubt, please research further.

I rate medical posts with these criteria on this blog.

[theconcealedweapon]

[headspace-hotel]

the autistic view of the world has insight and beauty in it, and we’re taught that there’s something wrong with it.

[sensicalabsurdities]

What’s fascinating is that the parents who didn’t know it was the work of an autistic kid praised it as well.

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 0.5/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 3/4

Total: 6.5/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: While the information in the image is likely not scientifically rigorous, there is research to back up it's findings. Information likely to be authentic.

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Explanation: The information is difficult to authenticate as the original "study" is inaccessible. I believe it is an analysis of parent reactions to the image of an autistic child's play creations. That being said, there is research to suggest that neurotypical people tend to "like" autistic people less than other neurotypical people (e.g., awkwardness, lack of empathy) and that neurodiversity training is helpful for neurotypical people to challenge explicit biases, but not implicit biases. Autism acceptance is directly correlated with depression.

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Lower scores do not necessarily indicate mis- or disinformation, only that the way the information is provided should be considered critically. Always maintain skepticism and complete further research in all cases. Visit this blog for further details on rating system. I may make mistakes sometimes.

[politijohn]

Source

No surprise, though glad to see data behind this

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 2.6/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 3/4

Total: 8.6/12 Information Quality: Adequate Consideration: Likely authentic information.

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Explanation: The literature appears to match what is claimed. The news article cites several primary sources of research that confirms their claims (1, 2, 3) that gender affirming care reduces gender dysphoria and suicidality in transgender individuals.

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Lower scores do not necessarily indicate mis- or disinformation, only that the way the information is provided should be considered critically. Always maintain skepticism and complete further research in all cases. Visit this blog for further details on rating system. I may make mistakes sometimes.

[anarcho-catboyism]

Horrible fact of the day: Chevron just released a new boat fuel that WILL give you cancer.

Not "might", not "could", WILL. It has a cancer ratio of 1.3:1, as in, in a group of 10 people, 10 would contract CANCER.

(Edit: apparently some articles are now saying 1.4:1, and some are saying a little under that. Either way, the consensus seems to be anywhere between a 95-100+% of contracting cancer, with some expectations of this fuel not even needing a full lifetime of exposure for you to get Cancer.)

The EPA's safety limit is 1:1,000,000 as in 1 in a million people get cancer.

The EPA approved it anyways. I am not joking. The EPA approved a boat fuel that has a near 100% chance of giving someone cancer. It has such a good chance of giving someone cancer that if you DIDN'T get cancer YOU WOULD BE AN OUTLIER.

Fuck the oil industries.

EPA Approved a Fuel Ingredient Even Though It Could Cause Cancer in Virtually Every Person Exposed Over a Lifetime

An EPA document shows that a new Chevron fuel ingredient has a lifetime cancer risk more than 1 million times higher than what the agency us

Edit: If you find this (rightfully) horrifying, have you considered industrial sabotage? /hj

This isn't something we can vote away. This isn't something the rich are gonna apologize and make a 10 minute apology video for this. They don't care if you starve or wither in hospitals or get blown up in their wars.

If you don't know where to get started:

Life Without Law

Strangers In a Tangled Wilderness Life Without Law An introduction to anarchist politics Fall 2013 An anarchist is someone who rejects the d

If you already know what to do, then it's time to do it. Participate in mutual aid, raise awareness in real life as well as online, participate in or train in self defense and emergency medical training classes.

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1.8/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 1/4

Total: 5.8/12 Medical Accuracy: Mediocre Information Type: Likely authentic, but presented in a very biased way.

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Explanation: Recent literature suggests that the information is likely authentic. The news article cites a paper that indeed shows that individuals who live near oil refineries have a higher risk of cancer. I don't have the wherewithal to read the 203 page risk assessment of this fuel, so I will trust the news article covered what was stated truthfully.

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Lower scores do not necessarily indicate mis- or disinformation, only that the way the information is provided should be considered critically. Always maintain skepticism and complete further research in all cases. Visit this blog for further details on rating system. I may make mistakes sometimes.

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 2/4

Emotionality: 3/4

Total: 6/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: While the information appears to be authentic, without citations, this video loses credibility.

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Explanation: The information appears to be fairly consistent with current views (though with one caveat). It appears that aggression does not manifest more often in autistic children than in the neurotypical population though studies are mixed on this. Additionally, if aggression and violence are consistent and progressive, that may be a sign of a third variable such as "poor parental control, family environment, criminality, bullying", or other psychological comorbidities. Treatment for aggression is often behavioural or pharmacological in nature. Functional communication training is shown to be an effective intervention to reduce aggressive behaviour; however, applied behavioural treatments are reported to be harmful to the mental health of many autistic individuals which disregard their autonomy and complexity. Further research is required to combine the perspectives of autistic people and the maintenance of a safe environment for family, friends, and care-givers.

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[reality-detective]

The Science behind the Law of Attraction...

We all emit frequencies.......do you think it is any coincidence that they are injecting nanotechnology into people at the same time as putting up millions of 5G towers? 🤔

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 0.5/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 0/4

Emotionality: 1/4

Total: 1.5/12 Information Quality: Poor Consideration: Information is highly likely to be mis- or dis-information.

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Explanation: Post is recent, but the information provided is unlikely to be authentic. Potential article spoken about in the video: SPANE scale of emotion. Cannot be confirmed given the article was not cited in the video. If it is the cited article, it is possible the speaker is misinterpreting "frequency" in the title of the article to refer to cyclical phenomena such as wave forms and not to mean "the rate at which something is repeated," the latter of which is how the article intends it (as the SPANE scale is a Likert-type scale). Cannot find any article with the 25000 Germans in a Faraday Cage.

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[onlytiktoks]

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 3.3/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 4/4

Total: 10.3/12 Information Quality: Excellent Consideration: Information in this video is highly likely to be authentic.

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Explanation: The information provided in the video matches what was detailed in all the cited articles.

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Lower scores do not necessarily indicate mis- or disinformation, only that the way the information is provided should be considered critically. Always maintain skepticism and complete further research in all cases. Visit this blog for further details on rating system. I may make mistakes sometimes.

[onlytiktoks]

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION RATING: 1) Source(s): 11/11 2) Timeliness: 1/1 3) Emotionality: 2/3

Total: 14/15 Medical Accuracy: Excellent

Explanation:

A) Microbiology is most often a master of science at accredited universities. B) Video cites six PubMed journal articles: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. B.1) One article randomly selected: 5. Journal: Viruses. Full-text available. Primary author appears to be a member of Pathogen Genomics Center and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, both in Tokyo Japan. Article was published in the last two decades. B.2) Article is objective and thorough. Results appear to match conclusions. Research design: Phylogenetic analysis. The third author is cited a number of times, but not exceedingly so.

Recent post and up-to-date information.

The individual in the video appears upset, but offers objective fact in response. Info provided likely to be factual. No statement of further inquiry.

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[phd-in-disinformation]

Rating Revision Below:

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MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 3.3/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 4/4

Total: 10.3/12 Information Quality: Excellent Consideration: Information in this video is highly likely to be authentic.

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Explanation: The information provided in the video matches what was detailed in all the cited articles.

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[sixbucks]

When you are alone and have a heart attack. What are you gonna do then?

Take a 2 minute break and read this:

Let's say it's 5:25 pm and you're driving home after an unusually hard day's work.

You are really tired and frustrated. All of a sudden your chest pains. They are starting to radiate in the arm and jaw. It feels like being stabbed in the chest and heart. You're only a few miles away from the nearest hospital or home.

Unfortunately you don't know if you can make it..

Maybe you've taken CPR training, but the person running the course hasn't told you how to help yourself.

How do you survive a heart attack when you're alone when it happens? A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness.

1. But you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you arrive at the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.

2. Deep breathing gives oxygen to your lungs and coughing movements boost the heart and blood circulation. Heart pressure also helps to restore a normal heartbeat. Here's how cardiac arrest victims can make it to the hospital for the right treatment

3. Cardiologists say if someone gets this message and passes it on to 10 people, we can expect to save at least one life.

4. FOR WOMEN: You should know that women have additional and different symptoms. Rarely have crushing chest pain or pain in the arms. Often have indigestion and tightness across the back at the bra line plus sudden fatigue.

[davidkendall]

Reblogging this, because it is helpful information, BUT, with a couple of additions and caveats. First, this:

How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone

Rhythmically coughing during a heart attack increases your chances of surviving it?

And then this:

As if the thought of having a heart attack isn't worrisome enough, what would happen if you had one while all alone? Thankfully, it is quite

And yes, as you get older, these are things you actually start thinking about, and worrying about, so I always try to stay informed.

[iris-collects]

Important for younger people too!! I was in my 30's, sitting in a waiting room, feeling sorry for myself because I was the youngest person at the cardiologist's. Then a kid who couldn't have been more than 16 walked in....

One of the most dangerous mistakes people make about their health is believing that a health problem doesn't happen to people "their age".

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION RATING (Original post): 1) Source(s): 0/11 2) Timeliness: 0/1 3) Emotionality: 0/3

Total: 0/15 Medical Accuracy: Poor Explanation: No link to primary sources of research. Contrary information appears to be available from other sources. Subjective approach to explanation. Likely misinformation. No statement of further inquiry or who to contact.

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[phd-in-disinformation]

The above rating has been amended in light of a revolutionized rating system.

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MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1.35/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 2/4

Emotionality: 3/4

Total: 6.35/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: The information in the original post is highly debated and is likely misinformation. Follow-up citations provide more authentic information.

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Explanation:

Post is relatively recent. The information provided has been contested over the years. Some studies suggest that deep coughs can increase intra-thoracic and intra-abdominal pressure--which increases blood volume in the chest. This could potentially be helpful for arrhythmias, however major organizations (e.g., American Heart Association) have issued recommendations against using "cough CPR." Foremost, it may delay time to access emergency services and may be contraindicated in a number of other medical conditions.

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[phd-in-disinformation]

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/nmo.14698

Sufferers of irritable bowl syndrome (any kind) do not appear to have any reduced dietary intake of macro- or micro-nutrients compared to the general population, apart from vitamin D and fibre.

That being said, if you have IBS, be sure to consult with your physician/dietician before changing your diet.

[sadomarxist]

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1.15/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 2/4

Total: 6.15/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: While the manner in which the medical information is presented seems inauthentic, the claims appear to be relatively authentic.

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Explanation: The literature the news article is based off of is a case study (i.e., a single patient), which is seemingly authentic. However--first--caution is often suggested for results from a single patient. More testing is necessary to apply these findings to a wider audience. Second, the image in the post is a little misleading--there is not yet a simple solution that will cure diabetes. Instead, surgical transplantation (this is also called an islet cell transplantation procedure) of islet cells (autologously, meaning from an individual's own pancreas) through a hepatic vein, infuses pancreatic islets into the liver, essentially moving previously impaired pancreatic insulin function to the region of the liver. This is evidently more involved than indicated by the article or the picture. Third, islet transplantation (both auto- and allo-) has been successfully performed before in type 1 diabetes within the past decade, though not without some setbacks (e.g., immune over-response, transplant inflammation, etc.). The point is, while these results are very promising for individuals with type 2 diabetes, more research is necessary to determine the efficacy and accessibility of this treatment. It is likely that insulin use will continue.

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[phd-in-disinformation]

Further Explanation: 1) A) OP does not appear to have the relevant credentials. B) No primary articles cited, but the yahoo.com article is relevant to the topic. C) Source does not come from an accredited journal. The full text is available (though not directly linked). I cannot find any information about the primary author (?Ryan General). Only one primary citation in article. Vibes are off on this one. D) Article is objective. No data to match conclusion. No research design. At least two self-citations (to the same website) in such a short article.

2) A) Post is recent (past year); see explanation for authenticity above. B) Citation is recent (past decade) and the literature matches what was detailed above. C) OP does not appear to gain from this post. D) No statement of further inquiry.

3) A) I have little to no information to gauge OPs objectivity. B) No evidence of slanderous speech. C) Conclusions are not directly problematic if true. D) This post likely confirms one of OPs beliefs (e.g., "I don't like major companies managing medications")

[sadomarxist]

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1.15/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 2/4

Total: 6.15/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: While the manner in which the medical information is presented seems inauthentic, the claims appear to be relatively authentic.

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Explanation: The literature the news article is based off of is a case study (i.e., a single patient), which is seemingly authentic. However--first--caution is often suggested for results from a single patient. More testing is necessary to apply these findings to a wider audience. Second, the image in the post is a little misleading--there is not yet a simple solution that will cure diabetes. Instead, surgical transplantation (this is also called an islet cell transplantation procedure) of islet cells (autologously, meaning from an individual's own pancreas) through a hepatic vein, infuses pancreatic islets into the liver, essentially moving previously impaired pancreatic insulin function to the region of the liver. This is evidently more involved than indicated by the article or the picture. Third, islet transplantation (both auto- and allo-) has been successfully performed before in type 1 diabetes within the past decade, though not without some setbacks (e.g., immune over-response, transplant inflammation, etc.). The point is, while these results are very promising for individuals with type 2 diabetes, more research is necessary to determine the efficacy and accessibility of this treatment. It is likely that insulin use will continue.

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[victusinveritas]

For those not in the know, this is one of the Amanita mushrooms referred to as a Destroying Angel. Never, ever, ever, ever forage with an app. Especially for mushrooms.

[virginiaisforhaters]

Mycologist here happy to give you the worst news! The toxin in destroying angels is called amatoxin and it perforates the cells plasma membranes (the “skin” basically of the cell) in your liver and they just sort of spill their shit out, like popping the worlds grossest water balloon. These mushrooms are often mistaken for edible species, the difference being that while button and puffball mushrooms are delicious, as little as half of a destroying angel mushroom cap can kill you if you don’t seek immediate treatment, and since (unlike say, a snake bite) it takes 5-24 hours for symptoms to appear, people often have no idea they’ve been poisoned until their livers are… well, stew. It’s VERY important to never forage for mushrooms unless you are absolutely certain, as in “willing to die over this” certain that you know what you are collecting! I have years of academic experience with mushrooms and I still won’t forage with the exception of a few easily identifiable species like lions mane that really don’t have dangerous doppelgängers. There are many delicious and safe mushrooms available at your local store, please do not eat wild mushrooms unless you know what you are doing! 🍄 💀

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 0/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 2/4

Emotionality: 3/4

Total: 5/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: The way the information is provided appears to be indicative of misinformation. However, if the pictured mushroom is indeed the "Destroying Angel," then what is stated appears to be consistent with the literature.

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Explanation: I am not a mycologist and thus cannot identify the mushroom pictured, but under the assumption that it is indeed the Amanita Mushroom, then it appears that "amanita virosa" is highly poisonous. The symptoms of amatoxin poisoning include gastrointestinal distress (e.g., stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) within 6 to 24 hours, then progression to the liver after about 12 hours (i.e., hepatitis) with the potential for some improvement, before liver and kidney failure around 24 hours with evidence of seizures, coma, brain edema, and encephalopathy. The patient is very likely to die at this final stage. The mechanism of action is that the creation of several important proteins are prevented--which are highly conducive for life. Thus, it appears that the OP and the reblogger's information is consistent with the current literature (if the mushroom pictured is indeed the amanita virosa mushroom).

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[dragon-in-a-fez]

they told me not to eat rocks but google has my back

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 0/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 1/4

Emotionality: 2/4

Other: Joke (J+)

Total: 3/12 (J+) Information Quality: Poor Consideration: Likely disinformation from an AI regurgitating an Onion article. This post is clearly satire.

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Explanation: The information provided is likely from this Onion article. Despite the evident satire, it appears that cultural consumption of different kinds of earth is not unheard of (1; 2). The first citation states that people may eat rocks because of anemia, GI distress, or cravings. However, health consequences of this behaviour are not well known.

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[reasonandempathy]

Irish researchers discover underlying cause of ‘brain fog’ linked with long covid

They suggest their discovery is important for the understanding of brain fog and cognitive decline – difficulty with thinking, memory or con

Researchers have discovered that leaky blood vessels, together with a hyperactive immune system may be the underlying cause of brain fog in people with long covid. They suggest their discovery is important for the understanding of brain fog and cognitive decline – difficulty with thinking, memory or concentration – seen in some people with the condition. It is hoped the findings will help with the development of treatments in the future.

To Summarize:

Long Covid sufferers experience symptoms like forgetfulness and concentration issues due to leakiness in brain blood vessels, according to research findings.

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin and FutureNeuro confirm that Long Covid patients with brain fog have disrupted blood vessels in their brains, making the neurological symptoms measurable.

Blood vessel leakage in the brain, along with an overactive immune system, may be the key drivers of brain fog in Long Covid patients, leading to potential changes in understanding and treating post-viral conditions.

I can't find a single right-wing news source covering this.

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1.5/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 3/4

Emotionality: 4/4

Total: 8.5/12 Information Quality: Adequate Consideration: Information provided is very likely to be factual and in-line with current research. But these are recent developments that deserve further scrutiny.

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Explanation: 1) A) OP does not appear to have relevant credentials. B) No primary research articles are cited, however, OP provides a news article. The news article does not link the original study, but I presume it is referring to this one. The summary is relevant to the topic. C) The news article does not come from an accredited journal. Full text is available. The primary author is a verified "science correspondent" but I cannot find any relevant medical credentials. Vibes are good. D) The article is objective. No conclusions drawn (no data). No research design to assess. No evidence of flagrant self-citations.

2) A) Post was recent (past year). It's information matches what is said in the news article and in general, the recent scientific research (1, 2). That being said, "leaky blood vessels" (i.e., blood-brain barrier dysfunction) are only shown to be related to increased brain fog with long COVID; in other words, it is not yet clear if blood-brain barrier disruption predisposes individuals to brain fog with long COVID or if COVID can cause changes in brain blood vessel structure and function. Longitudinal studies are necessary to find out more. B) News article was recent (past decade). It's information matches what was stated in 2(A). C) OP does not appear to gain from disseminating this information. D) No statement of further inquiry.

3) A) OP is relatively objective. "Right-wing news source" is close to subjectivity, but it's tame. B) No evidence of slanderous or hateful speech. C) Conclusions are not incredibly problematic if true. D) It is very likely this information confirms some bias of the OP (e.g., "I believe long-covid has neuro-cognitive effects"). The OP has not spoken on this topic recently, however.

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[reasonandempathy]

Huh. Interesting. Thank you

[zooophagous]

I know I sound like your mom but you kids need to stop fucking vaping

[joshgrobanscock]

1) Vaping is confirmed to cause cancer. Vaping coats the lungs with toxic substances, such as heavy metals and benzene, which are known to cause cancer

2) Many vapes contain diacetyl, which, when inhaled causes popcorn lung, or scarring of the lung

3) Ultrafine particles, when being inhaled, can be lodged in the trachea (not good!)

4) Ultrafine particles can also constrict the arteries in the lungs potentially causing A HEART ATTACK

5) Vaping is relatively new. Not much studies have been done in comparison to tobacco. Plus, the vaping companies are powerful people. There is a large chance that they are purposely downplaying and even burying any evidence that vaping is harmful - just like the tobacco companies before them. They do not care about you, or your health, or the truth. They only care for money

[letsoulswander]

Also STOP VAPING INDOORS AROUND OTHER PEOPLE. Holy shit, if you're gonna wreck your lungs at least give me the option not to wreck mine.

[cephalopodvictorious]

It’s such an issue that the MTA had to run a campaign about it

[yeahokayillreblogthat]

yeah okay ill reblog that

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 1/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 2/4

Emotionality: 1/4

Total: 4/12 Information Quality: Mediocre Consideration: Being without sources and highly subjective, this post appears to be mis- or dis-information. However, each of the claims (1 - 4) is consistent with the literature.

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Explanation: The statement "vaping is confirmed to cause cancer. Vaping coats the lungs with toxic substances, such as heavy metals and benzene, which are known to cause cancer" appears to be consistent with the literature; as does the statement, "many vapes contain diacetyl, which, when inhaled causes popcorn lung, or scarring of the lung;" as does the statement, "ultrafine particles, when being inhaled, can be lodged in the trachea," though the article looks at the alveolar region, not the trachea; and finally, the statement "ultrafine particles can also constrict the arteries in the lungs potentially causing A HEART ATTACK," is also consistent with the literature, though it appears the direct link between vaping and myocardial infarction is still under debate.

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[anpaaaaa]

we’ve made autism into a small insignificant personality trait/identity like being queer and that’s actually so fucking wrong and insulting

37.9% of autistics have an intellectual disability

1/3rd of autistics are completely nonspeaking

most autistics will not be able to hold a job, go to college, or live on their own

autism rarely travels alone and has many medical comorbidities like epilepsy, mitochondrial disorders, and genetic disorders (which are the most common comorbidities - these aren’t rare complications.)

we can have discussions about autism and ableism and how society sees us without spreading misinformation.

autism is a lifelong, often debilitating neurodevelopmental and genetic disorder that affects how one communicates and interacts with the world. it is not “just being socially awkward” or feeling nervous in social situations. it is a neurological disability. start treating it like one.

[phd-in-disinformation]

MEDICAL INFORMATION QUALITY RATING:

Source(s): 0/4

Authenticity/Timeliness: 2/4

Emotionality: 1/4

Total: 3/12 Information Quality: Poor Consideration: Without citations, this post is likely to be misinformation. Though while poorly presented, the information is relatively consistent with recent literature.

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Explanation: The post's main claim is essentially that autism should be differentiated (and perhaps treated differently) from other kinds of identities (e.g., queer) because it is associated with medical, intellectual, and communication challenges--presumably because other identities may not have such challenges. Their statements suggest this belief is harmful. Forms of Autism are indeed associated with such challenges (i.e., medical; intellectual disability: around 32%; social communication/behaviour: around 25% of preschool children do not or only minimally use verbal communication, 1, 2). Many factors likely contribute to if autistic individuals can manage careers and maintain an independent lifestyle, but the research suggests it is certainly possible; though with the tenet that difficulties and discrimination may be encountered. This post also highlights potential risks of mis- or self-diagnosis of ASD--that people who are not as impaired by ASD traits (or were misdiagnosed) potentially "dilute" the needs of autistic people who encounter greater difficulty with day-to-day tasks. Overall, this post--while subjective--calls attention to the wider complexities of identity, acceptance, diagnosis, and the continuous nature of autistic traits. More research is highly necessary.

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