Daily Archives: March 21, 2026

Hoisted on his own petard?

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pearl McE. Ed note about “petard” from AI: “A petard is a small, conical-shaped medieval bomb used to breach gates or walls by sappers, frequently prone to backfiring, which originated the phrase ‘hoist by your own petard’—meaning to be … Continue reading →

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Left Atrial Appendage Closure — Another Overused Method in Cardiology?

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: There are a number of interventional procedures available to us that sound good, but are they really beneficial. The current New England Journal of Medicine gives fair warning that current research does not support a common procedure used … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 six years later

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Jim deMaine

by Katelyn Jetelina in Your Friendly Epidemiologist Ed note: This is likely more that you want to know, but it’s an excellent summary of what we know and still don’t know. Six years ago today, I put my baby in … Continue reading →

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Making sense?

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet M. (someone’s Facebook post)

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