Friends of Science in Medicine
Friends of Science in Medicine, Australia – the 10th Anniversary: Friends of Science in Medicine celebrated its 10th birthday last month. In memory of our beginnings, here is an article by FSM President Ken Harvey, guest blogging for the … [Read more...]
FSM was launched on the 20 December 2011 – Happy 10th Anniversary!
Omicron is fuelled by our failure to mount a coordinated global response: “While we struggle with the moment we do not have the luxury of not worrying … [Read more...]
The Dawning of Friends of Science in Medicine (FSM): As FSM is coming up on our 10th anniversary, here is a look back at our story. Prof John Dwyer writes on how FSM got started, our early battles, issues that have … [Read more...]
Omicron is fuelled by our failure to mount a coordinated global response: “Note that Omicron developed in an environment where only 7 per cent of the population were vaccinated. As of this week 78 billion doses of vaccine have been … [Read more...]
Looking for a Christmas present? Why not give a book?
Here is a selection covering critical thinking, science, stem cells, diet, veterinary medicine and ‘alternative medicine’.
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Accused Perth nurse Christine Hartmann Benz and the anti-vaxxers trying to avoid mandatory vaccination: Ken McLeod is part of a collective of pro-vaccination advocates, Stop the Australian Anti-Vaccination Network, and believe cases like Ms Hartmann Benz show that regulatory authorities are … [Read more...]
TGA fails to protect against shonky weight-loss products: “The TGA is under fire for failing to protect consumers, after an investigation found misleading promotions for over-the-counter weight-loss products continued for years after they had been judged deceptive. A recent … [Read more...]
It’s our 10th Anniversary!! This edition of the newsletter reflects on those 10 years, with special contributions from the founders of FSM, as well as some the highlights of our activities in that time.
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Brisbane naturopath’s ‘outrageous, dangerous’ Covid vax claims: Alternative medicine practitioners continue to be disproportionately anti-vaccine, anti-basic-hygiene and at odds with public health.
The anti-vaccine movement supports Big Pharma: “It’s common knowledge that anti-vaxxers are dedicated … [Read more...]