Governor DeWine vetoed House Bill 315, which would have prevented disciplinary action against medical professionals for expressing opinions contrary to state health officials. The Governor argued the bill would hinder the state’s ability to regulate medical misconduct and protect public health, citing potential harm to patient care. This action follows national discussions on medical freedom and vaccine policies, and comes after a controversial case involving an Ohio doctor who made unsubstantiated claims about COVID-19 vaccines. While the bill’s medical free speech provision was vetoed, other aspects, such as declaring Ohio’s independence from the WHO, remained.
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Journal pulls scientific paper that popularized hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment. The retraction notice from Elsevier, the journal’s publisher, cited concerns about the paper’s adherence to publishing ethics policies and the proper conduct of research involving human participants. Three of the authors themselves also raised concerns about the study’s methodology and conclusions. The paper remains on the journal’s website, but is clearly marked as “Retracted.”
This retraction is a significant development, addressing a serious issue that caused considerable harm. The paper’s popularity contributed to the spread of misinformation and fueled dangerous conspiracy theories surrounding hydroxychloroquine’s effectiveness against COVID-19. The consequences were far-reaching, resulting in unnecessary deaths and shortages of the drug for those who legitimately required it for other conditions.… Continue reading
I was a juror for a murder trial once, and the experience left me feeling uneasy about how our justice system operates, especially in cases where the evidence is not crystal clear. The trial I was a part of involved a father accused of murdering his own child based on what was later revealed to be outdated and debunked medical science, specifically related to Shaken Baby Syndrome. The doctor who conducted the autopsy claimed it was a homicide due to certain injuries, but upon further investigation, it was evident that the father may have been wrongfully accused. The lack of concrete evidence, conflicting testimonies, and the emotional toll it took on everyone involved made me question the reliability of our legal system in such cases.… Continue reading