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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

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Microbial Instincts

What Leprosy’s Dark Past Teaches Us About Quarantining the Sick

Fear, isolation, and the human cost of controlling outbreaks.

2d ago

A person’s upper back and shoulder with large, irregular, reddish-pink ring-shaped patches on the skin. The lesions have slightly raised, wavy borders and appear to form interconnected circular patterns. The background skin tone is light, and the area is well-lit, clearly showing the contrast between the affected and unaffected skin.

2d ago

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Backyard Church

Why I Don’t Think “God’s Will” Should Excuse Preventable Deaths

A Doctor’s Perspective on Faith, Medicine, and the Cost of Inaction

4d ago

An open Bible rests on a weathered wooden surface outdoors, bathed in soft, natural light. The pages are slightly curled, with one gently lifting as if caught by a breeze. The text on the left page is clearly visible, showing the title “PSALMS” in bold letters. The background is blurred with shades of green, suggesting a grassy or wooded area. The scene evokes a sense of peace and quiet reflection.

4d ago

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The Quantastic Journal

Backing the Blue with Science: What Research Says About Preventing Police Suicide

Modified American Flags with blue stripes do nothing against what is responsible for most law enforcement deaths.

4d ago

Backing the Blue with Science: What Research Says About Preventing Police Suicide Modified American Flags with blue stripes do nothing against what is responsible for most law enforcement deaths.

4d ago

How I Introduce Statistics to Graduate Students

The math I use to understand what is observed in studies and experiments, and how those results differ from what is expected.

Mar 24

A well-lit modern workspace with a white desk features financial documents with colorful graphs and charts. A smartphone with a calculator app open rests on the papers. Nearby, a small open notebook with blank pages sits next to a wireless keyboard. A black calculator is slightly out of focus in the background. A sleek laptop on a stand is positioned further back, its screen turned off. A potted plant and a cup are also visible, adding a touch of greenery and warmth to the setting.

Mar 24

The Absolute Horror of Writer’s Block

Writing can be automatic, spontaneous, or planned. But even the best laid plans…

Mar 22

The Absolute Horror of Writer’s Block

Mar 22

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Microbial Instincts

Why You Should Never Drink Toilet-Made Wine: It May Contain Deadly Neurotoxins

Let’s talk about “pruno,” microbiology, and food safety.

Mar 20

A clean white porcelain toilet with an open lid and seat is positioned against a beige wall in a bathroom. The tank has a silver flush handle on the left side. The floor is covered in light brown tiles, and a white baseboard runs along the bottom of the wall. A water supply line with a shutoff valve is visible on the left side, connecting the toilet to the plumbing. The bathroom appears well-maintained with a simple, neutral design.

Mar 20

Published in
The Quantastic Journal

Why Did You Get Vaccinated and Still Get Sick?

The immune system is complex, as are the viruses and bacteria we vaccinate against, and so are you.

Mar 17

Why Did You Get Vaccinated and Still Get Sick?

Mar 17

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BeingWell

Forgetting Your Phone Isn’t the End of the World, or Is It?

A train ride with no phone helped me look into the human mind.

Mar 13

A person with short, dark hair is sitting on a modern train, looking out the window at the blurred scenery of trees and landscape rushing by. They are wearing a long-sleeved navy blue shirt and have their hands resting on a wooden table in front of them. The train car has dark blue cushioned seats with armrests, and a sleek, clean design with soft lighting. A partial view of another passenger is visible in the foreground, but their face is not shown. The setting suggests a peaceful journey.

Mar 13

Published in
Microbial Instincts

The Sitcoms Got It Wrong: Why Mumps Is No Laughing Matter

The Brady Bunch may have laughed at mumps, but the complications are no joke.

Mar 13

A person with light skin and short, dark hair is lying down in a hospital setting. Their face appears slightly swollen, and they have significant swelling on one side of their neck, just below the jawline. Their eyes are open, gazing slightly upward, and their expression is neutral. The lighting casts a warm tone on their skin. A bed or medical equipment is partially visible in the background, suggesting a clinical environment.

Mar 13

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STEM Parenting

Making Math Fun on Long Drives

A 3x5 card and a scratch sheet of paper (and maybe a calculator), and my daughter learns some basic math (and how speedometers work).

Mar 11

A close-up of a car’s speedometer, illuminated with a warm orange glow. The needle points to approximately 100 km/h. The speedometer’s markings range from 0 to 260 km/h, with bold numbers at intervals of 20. Below the needle, a small fuel gauge shows a partially filled tank. The background is blurred, and the edge of another gauge is visible on the right. The lighting creates a soft reflection on the glass covering the speedometer, adding depth to the image.

Mar 11

René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

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DrPH in Epidemiology. Public Health Instructor. Father. Husband. "All around great guy." https://linktr.ee/rene.najera

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