From GOOD (via Chris Blattman).
I’m a bit of a Quantified Self’er, but this is truly impressive: Atlas of the Habitual
The Dutchess and The Duke – Living This Life on Luxury Wafers Sessions.
A brief history of malaria and its eradication from the US
Today is Malaria Day. Here’s a (very) brief history of malaria and its eradication in the US.
Totally unrelated to public health–it’s just been playing in my head all day.
The future of fighting poverty: Forget microfinancing or enterprise small-grants. Just ship people around. #
I know it’s an older post, but I have to put it up because by the time you read this, I’ll be in New Zealand.
NYTimes infographics team does census data right. #
I’ve always been a huge fan of the NYTimes infographics, but they really outdid themselves with this map. Zoom in for the full effect.
Must read article for global health researchers. #
Abstract starts:
This paper describes the rise of “global health” as a research, funding, and training priority within U.S. academic medicine, and the increasing desirability of “global health partnerships” with institutions in sub-Saharan Africa.
Placebos work. Even when you know it’s a placebo. #
A new study (N=80) finds a placebo effect even when patients were told they were taking a placebo and any positive outcomes were not a result of their pill.
A simplified explanation of why the other line really is moving faster.
Have your resume graded… #
A new service scans and grades your resume… Might be useful for the job-seekers out there.
The Young Researcher of the Year Award goes to… #
A new standard in academic achievement for littluns.
Stata + TextMate = Lifesaver. #
If you use TextMate to do the majority of your programming and Stata for your statistical analysis, here’s a bundle that combines them both. Stata programming in TextMate is so much better than the 10.0 editor. (Though, not as good as the 11.2 editor–guess it’s time for me to upgrade.)
Sperm May Hold Cure for Diabetes #
Science really needs to start reviewing their headlines.
Race as a social construct in the growing field of genetic research.
Vote for best Aid Blog and Twitter! #
If you need suggestions the NYU’er in me says to go with AidWatch (NYU professor, Bill Easterly’s blog) and @KarenGrepin (not only an HSPH grad and NYU professor but also my previous boss and mentor).