How to Apply Critical Thinking to IBD Research

The internet runs on advertising, which means that editors and writers are often tasked with getting the most possible eyeballs on their story. That can mean that there's pressure to write a controversial or sensational headline to get those clicks. In this episode, I invite experienced medical writer and university instructor, Shereen Lehman, to weigh in and tell you how to figure out if a story about IBD is good reporting — or if it's crap.     Articles on critical thinking and research: Should IBD Patients Look To Mouse Studies For Hope?: http://aboutibd.com/2015/02/27/should-ibd-patients-look-to-mouse-studies-for-hope/ 5 Keys to Uncovering Poor IBD Information Online: http://aboutibd.com/2018/03/26/5-keys-to-uncovering-poor-ibd-information-online/ Why You Can't Trust "Dr Google": http://aboutibd.com/2016/08/08/why-you-cant-trust-dr-google/ Why Not Every Study on IBD Is a Breakthrough: https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-not-every-study-on-ibd-is-a-breakthrough-4099015   Find Introvert's Retreat at: Web: https://introvertsretreatbox.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/introvertsretreatbox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/introvertsretreatbox/   Find Amber J Tresca at: Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703 Blog: http://aboutibd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutibd Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/     Additional sound engineering courtesy Mac Cooney, https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney/ "About IBD with Amber Tresca" © Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/