René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHinMicrobial InstinctsShould You Take Oscillococcinum to Treat Respiratory Infections Like Influenza?The story and evidence behind a well-marketed but ineffective remedy for a deadly disease.·7 min read·3 days ago--2--2
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHNot Everything Is Normal: Three Statistical Distributions and When to Use ThemBe mindful of linear regressions. They’re not always the indicated statistical analysis.·9 min read·5 days ago--2--2
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHA Thousand Followers, and My Commitment to You AllAlmost twenty years of blogging have been fun. Let’s keep it up.·6 min read·6 days ago--1--1
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHA Most Dangerous Kiss: Chagas Disease Is Here to Stay in the United StatesThe “Global North” is seeing its luck with tropical parasitic diseases end. Get to know Chagas, because it’s here to stay.·6 min read·May 23, 2024--13--13
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHinMicrobial InstinctsThe Deadly Return of Measles: Lessons from Philadelphia 1991 for Ontario 2024A child in Ontario recently died from measles. Nine children died in Philadelphia from the disease a generation ago.·5 min read·May 18, 2024--10--10
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHinMicrobial InstinctsRare Disease of the Week: Whipple’s DiseaseA one-in-a-million disease may be a symptom of a bigger issue with food security.·5 min read·May 17, 2024--1--1
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHForcefully Removing Homeless Encampments Removes People From the Help They Need and Could Put Them…You’re not eliminating the “problem,” you’re just moving people around.·6 min read·May 15, 2024--3--3
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHinDataDrivenInvestorThe Gambler’s Fallacy, Lotteries, and Why I Don’t Gamble (Much)When gambling, think probabilities, not possibilities.·5 min read·May 8, 2024--1--1
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHinMicrobial InstinctsI’m an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, and This Is the Best Movie on Rabies I’ve Ever Watched·5 min read·May 4, 2024--4--4
René F. Najera, MPH, DrPHinMicrobial InstinctsWarming Waters, Emerging Threats: The Dangerous Spread of Vibrio Vulnificus InfectionsDo not get into the water if you have an open wound. Seriously, don’t. (Oh, and cook your seafood well.)·7 min read·Apr 29, 2024--4--4