andersenpa Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 I find these abstracts occasionally that are hilarious.... [h=1]A proposal to classify happiness as a psychiatric disorder. [/h] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1619629 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I find these abstracts occasionally that are hilarious.... [h=1]A proposal to classify happiness as a psychiatric disorder. [/h] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1619629 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerryF Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Things like this just reveal some of the warped trends in our society. It is a shame that so-called educated people fall prey to such ideologies. I'm certainly glad happy people don't know they are unstable. TerryF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerryF Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Things like this just reveal some of the warped trends in our society. It is a shame that so-called educated people fall prey to such ideologies. I'm certainly glad happy people don't know they are unstable. TerryF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Things like this just reveal some of the warped trends in our society. It is a shame that so-called educated people fall prey to such ideologies. I'm certainly glad happy people don't know they are unstable. TerryF I don't think it is fair to call this warped just because happiness is positively valued in our society. This article highlights the fact that abnormal psychology is very much a function of time period/place/cultural context. If the majority of people in a population are not happy, happiness is an outlier and technically could be considered abnormal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Things like this just reveal some of the warped trends in our society. It is a shame that so-called educated people fall prey to such ideologies. I'm certainly glad happy people don't know they are unstable. TerryF I don't think it is fair to call this warped just because happiness is positively valued in our society. This article highlights the fact that abnormal psychology is very much a function of time period/place/cultural context. If the majority of people in a population are not happy, happiness is an outlier and technically could be considered abnormal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerryF Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 andersenpa thinks the idea is hilarious. The writer of the article is Richard P Bentall PhD from the British Isles. Here is his own abstract: "It is proposed that happiness be classified as a psychiatric disorder and be included in future editions of the major diagnostic manuals under the new name: major affective disorder, pleasant type. In a review of the relevant literature it is shown that happiness is statistically abnormal, consists of a discrete cluster of symptoms, is associated with a range of cognitive abnormalities, and probably reflects the abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. One possible objection to this proposal remains--that happiness is not negatively valued. However, this objection is dismissed as scientifically irrelevant." Here is the whole article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1376114/?tool=pubmed WADR, the concept is warped, imho. TerryF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerryF Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 andersenpa thinks the idea is hilarious. The writer of the article is Richard P Bentall PhD from the British Isles. Here is his own abstract: "It is proposed that happiness be classified as a psychiatric disorder and be included in future editions of the major diagnostic manuals under the new name: major affective disorder, pleasant type. In a review of the relevant literature it is shown that happiness is statistically abnormal, consists of a discrete cluster of symptoms, is associated with a range of cognitive abnormalities, and probably reflects the abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. One possible objection to this proposal remains--that happiness is not negatively valued. However, this objection is dismissed as scientifically irrelevant." Here is the whole article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1376114/?tool=pubmed WADR, the concept is warped, imho. TerryF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 30, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2011 I know the author of this groundbreaking study on a review of the world's literature on yo-yo injuries(written as an example of how to do a pubmed search to create a retrospective study): http://journals.lww.com/pec-online/Abstract/2004/06000/Yo_Yo_Injuries.5.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 30, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 30, 2011 I know the author of this groundbreaking study on a review of the world's literature on yo-yo injuries(written as an example of how to do a pubmed search to create a retrospective study): http://journals.lww.com/pec-online/Abstract/2004/06000/Yo_Yo_Injuries.5.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerryF Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Dr Bentall needs to get a real job. I went over and read his abstract. That study on yo-yo infuries is a joke. I find it hard to believe a grown man with his "education" would put out such "professional literature". I guess it's whatever trips one's trigger that counts. I wonder if he's "stable". TerryF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TerryF Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Dr Bentall needs to get a real job. I went over and read his abstract. That study on yo-yo infuries is a joke. I find it hard to believe a grown man with his "education" would put out such "professional literature". I guess it's whatever trips one's trigger that counts. I wonder if he's "stable". TerryF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 I know the author of this groundbreaking study on a review of the world's literature on yo-yo injuries(written as an example of how to do a pubmed search to create a retrospective study): http://journals.lww.com/pec-online/Abstract/2004/06000/Yo_Yo_Injuries.5.aspx Excellent addition to what I hope will be a growing thread of amusement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 I know the author of this groundbreaking study on a review of the world's literature on yo-yo injuries(written as an example of how to do a pubmed search to create a retrospective study): http://journals.lww.com/pec-online/Abstract/2004/06000/Yo_Yo_Injuries.5.aspx Excellent addition to what I hope will be a growing thread of amusement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've been in a journal club for years and once in a while someone in our group comes up with some ridiculous published article. AND, we'll dissect it with the utmost seriousness. Such as this particular one: The efficacy of stethoscope placement when not in use: traditional versus "cool". http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC80581/?tool=pmcentrez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 2005 article. Ok, I just spat out my coffee for on this one: "What's your diagnosis"? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316158/?tool=pubmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I've been in a journal club for years and once in a while someone in our group comes up with some ridiculous published article. AND, we'll dissect it with the utmost seriousness. Such as this particular one: The efficacy of stethoscope placement when not in use: traditional versus "cool". http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC80581/?tool=pmcentrez This is epic. Great sense of humor thoughout. Don't forget to read the acknowledgments! Hilarious find...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This is epic. Great sense of humor thoughout. Don't forget to read the acknowledgments! Hilarious find...... Rewarded with a shot of single malt Scotch?? Oh, Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted August 1, 2011 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2011 "There were no surgeons in either group because most of them were unable to find their old stethoscopes from medical school days." brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk732 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've been in a journal club for years and once in a while someone in our group comes up with some ridiculous published article. AND, we'll dissect it with the utmost seriousness. Such as this particular one: The efficacy of stethoscope placement when not in use: traditional versus "cool". http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC80581/?tool=pmcentrez You just about owed me a new laptop screen...and a coffee. Reminds me of an article I was working on to submit to the NEJM - "C.R.I.S. (Cranio-Rectal Insertion Syndrome) in Millitary College Students and Graduates". These dudes can't say they didn't do any research or publish while in residency... SK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic25 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14684649 One of my all-time favorite papers: [h=1]Parachute use to prevent death and major trauma related to gravitational challenge: systematic review of randomised controlled trials[/h] Great parody of the hardcore EBM advocates :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismet Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14684649 One of my all-time favorite papers: Parachute use to prevent death and major trauma related to gravitational challenge: systematic review of randomised controlled trials Great parody of the hardcore EBM advocates :) omg, this is the best one yet. And add to the fact that the first author (Smith) is from the Dep't of OBGYN studying gravitational challenges. Best quote: "It is often said that doctors are interfering monsters obsessed with disease and power, who will not be satisfied until they control every aspect of our lives (Journal of Social Science, pick a volume)" -GCS Smith, 2003 Oh, I'm never going to finish my PA applications!!! Silly PubMed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracec210 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Phenotypic differences between male physicians, surgeons, and film stars: comparative study http://www.bmj.com/content/333/7582/1291.long How dare they exclude PAs from this groundbreaking study? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarreb Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Phenotypic differences between male physicians, surgeons, and film stars: comparative study http://www.bmj.com/content/333/7582/1291.long How dare they exclude PAs from this groundbreaking study? HAHA. Yes, How dare!!!! hahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarreb Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 This is epic. Great sense of humor thoughout. Don't forget to read the acknowledgments! Hilarious find...... So much laughter before bedtime!!! Such a happy human being before sleeping...but now, I worry that they might diagnose me w/ some kind of disorder...wish me luck! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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