Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon)

Literally & figuratively a big fat nerd // Research Associate in Health & Science // Views mine, not employers' // whimsy & doozies

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

This is my last post that feeds this algorithm. I joined Twitter to learn from others in ways I could not do without it. If a restaurant in my city was owned by someone like Musk, I would NEVER eat there. I'd always choose elsewhere. https://t.co/WC6fpzPS8U

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

@cashloren @joeroganhq Where does the government get their money from? Does Mark Cuban and his countries contribute to that money source? Does he contribute more than say, you?

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

Q: How much harm does BS from Rogan et al do?

A: A ton. And it is immediate.

Gibson's off-the-rails promotion of ivermectin as a cure for cancer (legitimized by Rogan) resulted in a spike in searching. This likely included many cancer patients.

Cancer misinformation is cruel

[Nick Mark MD @nickmmark]

Now this clown says ivermectin is a treatment for pneumothorax?

As a pulmonologist, that's insane. I can't believe I have to say this but, if you have a pneumothorax don't take horse paste!

I'd say this guy should lose his medical license, except he already did, back in 2017.

[Canadian Cancer Society @cancersociety]

During Joe Rogan’s podcast on January 9, Mel Gibson promoted drugs that are not scientifically proven cancer treatments. Misinformation on cancer treatment is dangerous, cruel, irresponsible and gives false hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.

Researchers around the world dedicate their lives to uncovering the best cancer treatments. Surgery, radiation and approved cancer drugs like chemotherapy are safe and proven to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. Choosing to use an alternative therapy can have serious health effects, such as the cancer spreading or getting worse.

The Canadian Cancer Society provides credible, independent, trusted information on cancer treatments, in easy-to-understand language. You can find this at https://t.co/Zjt3zM76xz or and we are also available on chat or by calling 1-888-939-3333.

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

Here at @PWHL_Ottawa game @td_place in #Ottawa and #Ozempic is advertised on the boards and just saw a full ad on the jumbotron. Ethical approval to allow prescription drug advertising to the public? Damaging public health trust? @BlakeMMurdoch

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

@VPrasadMDMPH Why put "the left still" in this tweet? Why include a mention of masking? Isn't this about cancer and ivermectin?

[Jonathan Laxton MD, FRCPC 🇨🇦🇨🇦 @dr_jon_l]

Another retraction of an ivermectin paper, thus one by Peter McCullough:
https://t.co/jcRBGDQnw5

[Andy Murray @andy_murray]

The top 17 posts on my Twitter feed are from Elon Musk 😂 interesting algorithm he’s created

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

@UbakaOgbogu wool tie and shirt combo clean af

[Marco Zenone @marco_zenone]

When anyone searches for information on cancer treatment options - you shouldn't see ads for scientifically unsupported treatment, or ads targeting people who have exhausted their treatment options. Our new study (unfortunately) finds this is occurring https://t.co/MvkSi8nxmO

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

The hydroxychloroquine retraction train chugs along...

[Ian Copeland, PhD @IanCopeland5]

Another paper that touted Hydroxychlorquine as an effective COVID-19 treatment has been retracted.

Amongst other issues the "clinical trial" only had 36 patients. Not that antivaxers actually read the study.

Hydroxychlorquine did not effectively treat COVID-19...

EVER!!!

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

@KAcnb87 @drdagly Hydroxychloroquine was relentlessly promoted in the US, in large part by Trump and those in team Trump. Hydrox never had good evidence for efficacy. And it still doesn't.

[Sandro Marcon (AR Marcon) @srmarcon]

That notorious #HydroxyChloroquine paper from Raoult et al finally retracted!!
Our X media analysis with (@CaulfieldTim) following its publication showed huge polarization: https://t.co/9JdrePVyiR
Despite contradictory evidence, the hydrox promotional discourse was immense!

[Nicholas Fabiano, MD @NTFabiano]

Vaccines don’t cause autism.

🧵1/8

[Marco Zenone @marco_zenone]

Harmful cancer misinformation circulates across all digital platforms. This study demonstrates how compelling, emotional narratives surrounding alternative care misleads users on TikTok. cc @CaulfieldTim @liz272 @srmarcon https://t.co/yMc49NDZfg

[Trevor Tombe @trevortombe]

@FoodProfessor @aballinga Thanks for your continued interest in our work! Just wanted to clarify a few things: it is published, it is peer-reviewed, and it doesn't claim CTax has no impact on food prices.

Thanks again -- and have a great day! :)

[Andrea C. Love, PhD @dr_andrealove]

Everyone knows you can drink an alcoholic beverage & be fine.

Everyone knows you can’t do that with rubbing or wood alcohol.

Why?
They’re different chemicals.

Ethanol ≠ isopropanol ≠ methanol.

One alcohol is not the same as others.
Use this logic for ALL chemicals.

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[Simon Maechling @simonmaechling]

5 basic principles of science that you know.
Explained using photos of cats.

1. Correlation is not causation.

Just because the cat is sitting in the hole doesn’t mean it caused the incident. In science, we must separate coincidence from causality.

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

We shouldn't underestimate the role bots play in framing our beliefs, behaviour, and online content.

Bots both mimic and shape human sentiment.

How AI bots spread misinformation online and undermine democratic politics https://t.co/M8zX61eggs via @ConversationCA