Modern Discontent

Modern Discontent

Publishing Independent Science Papers on COVID-19 and Occasional Opinion Pieces about Science and Culture. Be evidence driven not narrative driven.

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A correction to 3/20/2023 East Palestine dioxin post

And more on the dioxin conundrum, as well as why soil levels may not be good predictors of dioxin exposure.Open in app or onlineA correction to 3/20/2023 East Palestine dioxin postAnd more on the dioxin conundrum, as well as why soil levels may not be good predictors of dioxin exposure.Modern Discon

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Are we really alright?

A recent meta-analysis suggests that mental health did not significantly worsen over the pandemic.Is there really evidence to suggest that is the case.Open in app or onlineAre we really alright.A recent meta-analysis suggests that mental health did not significantly worsen over the pandemic.Is there

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Preliminary dioxin results in East Palestine

And issues with transparency in reporting on "dioxin".Open in app or onlinePreliminary dioxin results in East PalestineAnd issues with transparency in reporting on "dioxin".Modern DiscontentMar 20SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and support my work,

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SARS-COV2 is not a neuroinvasive virus?

Mounting evidence may refute the prevailing notion that SARS-COV2 infections lead to direct neuronal damage.Open in app or onlineSARS-COV2 is not a neuroinvasive virus.Mounting evidence may refute the prevailing notion that SARS-COV2 infections lead to direct neuronal damage.Modern DiscontentMar 16S

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COVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part IV

Can we glean anything from the autopsy case report.Open in app or onlineCOVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part IVCan we glean anything from the autopsy case report.Modern DiscontentMar 15SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and support my work, cons

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COVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part III-2

What effect did the COVID pandemic have on neurodegeneration; and does SARS-COV2 actually penetrate the brain.Open in app or onlineCOVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part III-2What effect did the COVID pandemic have on neurodegeneration; and does SARS-COV2 actually penetrate the brain.Modern Dis

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Does Erythritol increase heart attack and stroke risk?

Or is this another fallacy of "correlation does not equal causation".Open in app or onlineDoes Erythritol increase heart attack and stroke risk.Or is this another fallacy of "correlation does not equal causation".Modern DiscontentMar 12PreviewSaveMost of my articles remain free to allow for open acc

1 week ago

COVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part III-1

Viral parkinsonism, the Braak hypothesis, and are Lew bodies harmful or protective.Open in app or onlineCOVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part III-1Viral parkinsonism, the Braak hypothesis, and are Lew bodies harmful or protective.Modern DiscontentMar 10SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-s

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COVID Vaccines Parkinson's Disease Part II

An overview of Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism.Open in app or onlineCOVID Vaccines Parkinson's Disease Part IIAn overview of Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism.Modern DiscontentMar 8SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and support my work, conside

2 weeks ago

COVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part I

The curious autopsy report and the search for answers.Open in app or onlineCOVID Vaccines and Parkinson's Disease Part IThe curious autopsy report and the search for answers.Modern DiscontentMar 7SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and support my work,

2 weeks ago

Argument Reasoning Topic Outlines Part II

A look at some of the prompts posted on my February 10th post.Open in app or onlineArgument Reasoning Topic Outlines Part II A look at some of the prompts posted on my February 10th post.Modern DiscontentMar 6PreviewSaveMost of my articles remain free to allow for open access to the information prov

2 weeks ago

Cheap, Performative Apologies for those in East Palestine

And why is the EPA waiting until now to do additional testing.Open in app or onlineCheap, Performative Apologies for those in East PalestineAnd why is the EPA waiting until now to do additional testing.Modern DiscontentMar 5SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new

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Ohio EPA Soil and Water Data for East Palestine

Also, be careful of some of the information coming out.Open in app or onlineOhio EPA Soil and Water Data for East PalestineAlso, be careful of some of the information coming out.Modern DiscontentFeb 28SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and support my w

3 weeks ago

More ongoing uncertainty in East Palestine information

And issues with poor sampling and lack of toxicology data.Open in app or onlineMore ongoing uncertainty in East Palestine informationAnd issues with poor sampling and lack of toxicology data.Modern DiscontentFeb 24SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and

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East Palestine Sample Data (So Far)

Some of the current results available from water tests, with soil and air test results still unavailable.Open in app or onlineEast Palestine Sample Data (So Far)Some of the current results available from water tests, with soil and air test results still unavailable.Modern DiscontentFeb 20SaveListenM

1 month ago

Fecal Microbial Transplants and Gut Dysbiosis

A scientific examination of whether there is merit to the phrase "Eat Sh." Open in app or onlineFecal Microbial Transplants and Gut DysbiosisA scientific examination of whether there is merit to the phrase "Eat Sh."Modern DiscontentFeb 17SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.

1 month ago

A Follow-up on the East Palestine Train Derailment

Some corrections/context on vinyl chloride, and is HCl the primary toxin released from the controlled fire.Open in app or onlineA Follow-up on the East Palestine Train DerailmentSome corrections/context on vinyl chloride, and is HCl the primary toxin released from the controlled fire.Modern Disconte

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Vinyl Chloride in the State of Ohio

The release of toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride in East Palestine, Ohio has raised serious safety concerns.What is vinyl chloride, and how is it toxic.Open in app or onlineVinyl Chloride in the State of OhioThe release of toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride in East Palestine, Ohio has r

1 month ago

Managing Hypertension Part II

On Vitamin C and D for hypertension.Open in app or onlineManaging Hypertension Part IIOn Vitamin C and D for hypertension.Modern DiscontentFeb 14SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Upgrade

1 month ago

Friday Roundup 2/10/2023

The harm being done to kids, as well as a few more analytical prompts.Open in app or onlineFriday Roundup 2/10/2023The harm being done to kids, as well as a few more analytical prompts.Modern DiscontentFeb 10SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive new posts and suppo

1 month ago

Managing Hypertension Part I

On balancing mineral levels; not just sodium is a key player in hypertension.Open in app or onlineManaging Hypertension Part IOn balancing mineral levels; not just sodium is a key player in hypertension.Modern DiscontentFeb 10SaveListenModern Discontent is a reader-supported publication.To receive n

1 month ago