Alicia Billington is a plastic surgeon.

The COVID vaccine selfie: The caption matters as much as the picture

Conditions
December 25, 2020

COVID-19 has forever changed science. There have been many positives. The virus has forced us to question long-held notions in immunology, virology, and critical care, improving our ability to battle disease. There have been brilliant expressions of creativity and ingenuity. The creation of a new vaccine in less than a year is a true wonder to behold in the history of man. There have also been negatives. Unclear messaging and …

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The COVID vaccine selfie: The caption matters as much as the picture

In the age of misinformation, don’t be a contributor to the problem

Physician
July 16, 2020

There are two battles waging from the COVID-19 virus this year: the obvious fight for human life but also the attack on science. During philosophical and political debates, one steadfast weapon has been the scientific method. Opinion doesn’t matter. State the facts. The thing about facts are, though, that one has to be willing to change previously held points of view with new information. One of the most devastating things …

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In the age of misinformation, don’t be a contributor to the problem