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Trump’s statements about acetaminophen and the problem of epistemic corrections
Public reactions to Trump’s claims linking prenatal acetaminophen use to autism highlight the importance of distinguishing between falsehood and the absence of methodological justification. While current evidence does not establish a causal link, responses framed solely in binary true–false terms may overlook how justification works for reaching evidence-based conclusions. We argue that effective correction should…
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Frames of ethics: a systematic scoping review of graphic novels in ethics education
Graphic novels are increasingly used in ethics education for their ability to convey complex issues through visual storytelling. This scoping review explores how graphic novels, manga, and comics are applied in ethics education, identifying key themes, teaching strategies, pedagogical impact, and research gaps. We followed PRISMA guidelines to review literature from PubMed, Scopus, and Web…
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Perceptions and Misconceptions of PSA Screening in Switzerland: A Preference Epidemiology Study
PSA screening for prostate cancer remains controversial due to the trade-offs between potential benefits and harms, particularly overdiagnosis and overtreatment. This study applies a preference epidemiology approach to explore how individuals evaluate these trade-offs and identify thresholds at which screening is perceived as acceptable or burdensome. We examined both personal and societal perspectives on PSA…
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Source framing triggers systematic bias in large language models
Abstract Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used to evaluate text, raising urgent questions about whether their judgments are consistent, unbiased, and robust to framing effects. Here, we examine inter- and intramodel agreement across four state-of-the-art LLMs tasked with evaluating 4800 narrative statements on 24 different topics of social, political, and public health relevance, for…
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Psychedelics beyond medicine: Treatment, enhancement, hype, consent, and the limits of medicalization
The current revival of interest in classic psychedelics and other psychoactives such as ketamine and MDMA, coupled with changes to their regulatory status in many jurisdictions, necessitates rigorous ethical guidelines both within and beyond clinical and scientific contexts. This paper examines crucial ethical, philosophical, and policy considerations needed to ensure psychedelic use across various settings…
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A Mixed-methods Study of Deep Brain Stimulation’s Temporal Impact on Parkinson’s Disease Patients: Insights from Short-, Medium-, and Long-term Experiences
Introduction Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a well-established neurosurgical treatment and is considered the standard of care for refractory Parkinson’s disease (PD). While the evaluation of DBS outcomes is often focused on therapeutic efficacy and motor improvement, this approach overlooks patients’ daily functioning and their adaptation to living with the device over time. Objective This…
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S.A.R.A.H. and the decline of trust in health information: a case study
This case study critically examines S.A.R.A.H. (Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health) as an element of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) digital health strategy, focusing on its design and generated content. Launched in April 2024 to provide accessible health information and combat misinformation, S.A.R.A.H. utilizes generative AI to engage users across diverse health topics. Despite…
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Mastering critical thinking skills is strongly associated with the ability to recognize fakeness and misinformation
In today’s world of information overload, people need skills to quickly and critically evaluate online content; they must be able to consider the credibility and quality of information as well as recognize fake and misleading information. Here, we operationalize critical thinking skills into 6 measurable concepts (i.e., causation and correlation, independent data and replicates, reproducibility,…
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Introducing Preference Epidemiology: Improving Patient-Centered Approaches in Health Decision-Making
Preference epidemiology is an emerging field that examines how individual values, preferences, and perceptions influence health-related choices, particularly in contexts involving complex trade-offs between benefits, burdens, risks and harms. This commentary introduces the concept of preference epidemiology, exploring its significance in shaping patient-centered healthcare policies and communication strategies. By systematically capturing the diversity in individual…
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On Religious Influence in Bioethics: The Limits of Pluriversalism
The World Congress of Bioethics held in Qatar in 2024 (WCB 2024) sparked controversy around the role of religion in bioethics, highlighting the need for critical discussions. During the congress, there was a strong push for incorporating religious values into bioethical discourse, raising questions about the validity and implications of such an approach. This paper…
Publications
These are my publications, including papers, software and datasets (yup I like to be inclusive). True, there’s my ORCiD and my Google Scholar and even my Zenodo, but hey, this is a curated and commented collection 🙂