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Prevention Begins at Home (And Sometimes in the Colon)

We use different types of prevention in Public Health. Let me tell you about them and about my “little brother,” Dad’s tumor.

2d ago

Prevention Begins at Home (And Sometimes in the Colon)

2d ago

Does Bad Data Make Good Policy?

How an open database of transgender athletes’ accomplishments has been used to advocate for transphobic public policy.

3d ago

A black-and-white photo shows a crowd of people marching in a city with tall buildings in the background. Two smiling individuals at the front hold large protest signs. One reads, “SCIENCE is logical, not political,” and the other says, “SCIENTISTS don’t have secret political agendas — POLITICIANS DO.” Other visible signs include messages like “RESPECT EXISTENCE.” The group appears energetic and unified.

3d ago

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Microbial Instincts

What Would an Extinction-Level Pandemic Look Like? A Thought Experiment

Humanity’s worst-case scenario — stay up all night with me on this one…

6d ago

An abandoned and heavily graffitied gas station stands in a desolate desert landscape under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The structure includes two wide, flat canopies supported by concrete columns, with missing or broken gas pumps beneath them. The main building has boarded-up windows and is covered in colorful tags, stickers, and murals. Dry bushes and rocks surround the area, emphasizing its neglected state.

6d ago

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The Quantastic Journal

What the Study Really Said: A Guide for the Science-Curious

What you need to know before using a study to support your arguments during a scientific or policy debate.

Apr 11

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Apr 11

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These Curves Don’t Lie: Epidemic Curves and What They Tell Us About an Outbreak

Visualizing the data can sometimes give you clues to the origins of an epidemic.

Apr 7

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Apr 7

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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.

Apr 4

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Apr 4

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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

Apr 1

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Apr 1

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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.

Apr 1

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.

Apr 1

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

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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