#iatrogenic

[isyoursystem]

Is Your System Iatrogenic?

Yes

No

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Voting ended onJun 18, 2025

Definition

[thetendertongue]

iatrogenic — induced unintentionally by a physician or surgeon or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedures; relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment

[lucimahon]

I'm wishing you all the best and a happy Christmas to those who celebrate. I'm going through a stressful time and now suspect I have pneumonia. I'm suffering 5 years and 7 months on since my former doctor caused me to sustain a brain injury and akathisia.

[scottjpearson]

The Origins of AIDS

The Origins of AIDS by Jacques Pépin How #HIV and #AIDS started its human spread in central Africa earlier than previously thought with the unknowing help of the medical establishment. From @CambridgeUP. #bookReview #amReading #ScottsBookReview

Understanding the origins of AIDS is important for at least three reasons. First, HIV/AIDS is an important biomedical global disease that is still not conquered. Second, much cultural rhetoric due to stigma exists in society about this disease, and blame for the AIDS pandemic have been wrongfully placed at the feet of many oppressed groups. Third, contemporary events with coronavirus have shown…

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[audubonfertility]

Learn about iatrogenic infertility, its causes, and how medical treatments like chemotherapy or surgery can affect fertility. At Audubon Fertility, we help patients explore fertility preservation and treatment options after iatrogenic infertility. Understand the risks, get support, and find personalized solutions to protect your reproductive health and future family planning goals.

[remembering-the-future]

In the mid-21st century, the advent of iatrogenic technology revolutionized the medical field, enabling unprecedented advancements in human health and longevity. This technology, initially designed to diagnose and treat diseases with extreme precision, utilized nanoscale robots capable of navigating the human body and repairing damaged tissues at the cellular level. However, as with many groundbreaking innovations, unforeseen consequences emerged. The overreliance on these nanobots led to a phenomenon known as "synthetic dependency syndrome" (SDS), where the human immune system began to atrophy, becoming almost entirely dependent on these artificial agents for basic functions. This iatrogenic effect sparked a significant ethical debate and reshaped medical practices globally.

As the implications of SDS became more apparent, a new field of study, museology of technological advancement, emerged to document and analyze the historical impact of such innovations. Museums dedicated to this field sprang up around the world, showcasing the evolution of medical technologies and their societal effects. These institutions not only preserved the devices themselves but also provided a platform for exploring the ethical dilemmas and lessons learned from past advancements. Visitors could interact with exhibits that detailed the rise and fall of different technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between innovation and human health.

Simultaneously, the fossilization of early nanobots within the human body became a unique area of paleontological interest. As these devices were designed to degrade after a certain period, some failed to do so, becoming permanent fixtures within the body. Decades later, these fossilized nanobots provided scientists with valuable insights into the early stages of nanotechnology. The study of these remnants, often found in archaeological digs of the 21st century human remains, revealed much about the technological capabilities and limitations of the era. This fascinating intersection of paleontology and technology offered a new dimension to our understanding of both human history and the rapid pace of technological evolution.

[sigridstumb]

Still do not have cancer!

Every time I have throat surgery I am grateful that I still don't have cancer.

With the amount of autoimmune damage and the occasional iatrogenic injury, my laryngeal area is absolutely at high risk for cancer. I mean, my body is ALREADY over-growing things, that's what I have all these surgeries!

But, so far, the extra tissue is stenotic scar tissue, not cancer.

And I am grateful every single time.

(Laryngeal cancer is a bear to treat, the outcomes are not great, and many times the treatment is a laryngdectomy. So I have that to look forward to at some horrible future point? Maybe? Possibly?)

Today's result? Still no throat cancer.

P.S.

A huge thank you to the very kind soul who, eight years ago when I had a brief initial misdiagnosis of throat cancer, sent me a small zebra stuffie. "When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras," turned out to be inaccurate. I am a zebra!

[modalities-of-care]

The Next Tech Backlash Will Be About Hygiene

What does "healthy" AI mean to you?

“A wealth of research shows that AI is, in many ways, iatrogenic: it deepens misogyny, racism, financial fraud and the climate crisis. One additional—yet overlooked—risk, I argue, is poor hygiene.”