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Response to letter to the editor regarding “Philosophy of science and black swan” by Bartanusz and Samples

not only the methods of verification of data but also clearly and distinctly how it can be falsified. In the philosophy of science, the theory is more likely to be accepted as scientific if it can ... institutional affiliations. 1. Samples DC , Bartanusz V , Re: Hakan T ( 2022 ) Philosophy of science and black swan . Childs Nerv Syst 38 : 1655 - 1657 . https://doi.org/10. 1007/s00381-022-05813-z. Epub ahead

Re: Hakan, T. (2022) Philosophy of science and black swan. Child’s Nervous System 38: 1655–1657

Neurosurgery, Anschutz Medical Campus College of Medicine, University of Colorado , Aurora, CO , USA We read with great interest the Editorial Cover on the philosophy of science, and we enthusiastically endorse ... competing interests. Declarations Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. 1. Hakan T ( 2022 ) Philosophy of

Philosophy of science and black swan

craft scientific hypotheses to achieve their purpose. The philosophy of science studies the observational and/or experimental sciences; it analyzes their procedures and observations to produce a logical ... web site]. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-ofWestern- Australia#ref712065. Accessed 15 Nov 2020 Hakan T ( 2020 ) A brief look from the neurosurgical perspective into the philosophy

Using a rights-based approach to improve the healthcare of children with neurosurgical diseases—Presidential address for the 49th Annual Meeting of the ISPN, Vina del Mar, Chile

human rights—civil, cultural, economic, political, and social rights. These rights are set out in 54 articles and two Optional Protocol [ 4 ]. It spells out that children everywhere have the right to ... -based approach to argue for the rights of their patients. Not only should we be aware of its principles and philosophy, everyone working with children has obligations to promote the rights in the

Can there be science without philosophy?

Over the last few decades, philosophy has gained an increasingly bad reputation among working scientists. Prominent researchers have suggested, in various forms and degrees of mockery, that

Classifications of hydrocephalus based on Walter Dandy and his paradigm

widely accepted as it is today. Paradigm What is a paradigm in science? Thomas Kuhn in his critical book related to the history and philosophy of science The Structure of Scientific Revolutions spent a ... classification and science. The most important discussion of the role of classification was from Science in 1974 [ 15 ]. In the work of Kuhn related to the philosophy of science, it seems essential that in

Geographic access to pediatric neurosurgeons in the USA: an analysis of sociodemographic factors

, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA conscious and subconscious views on the race, ethnicity, and political orientation of their patients may interfere with the care they deliver [ 6, 7 ... speaking Spanish, households with computers available, households with Internet, families in poverty, median rent, unemployment rate, average family size, education, and veteran population size. Political

Neurosurgical experience of managing optic pathway gliomas

philosophy. ... resection. In this paper, we review our own experience, outcomes, and surgical philosophy. Optic; Visual; Pathway; Glioma; Management - Abbreviations CCLG Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group ETV

Spina bifida management in low- and middle-income countries — a comprehensive policy approach

care model is multi-faceted, requiring resources and staff, appropriate health system structures, funding, and public prevention strategies at regional and national levels. These require political will ... initiative is underway. The implementation of FA fortification is a mixed conundrum of issues with political and financial concerns. The dietary preferences globally and the methods of obtaining basic food

Artificial cranial deformation in Tiwanaku, Bolivia

force and the political core of the region [ 10–12 ]. Situated on the borders of present-day Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, its favorable geographic position enabled rituals such as ACD to be diffused into

Failure to fortify staple foods with folic acid—still public health malpractice

prevent diseases [ 17 ]. Dr. Foege points to two necessary requirements for action: “social will” and “political will.” I am encouraged by the neurosurgeons who are building social and political will by

Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of mandatory folate fortification as an evidence-based policy to prevent neural tube defects

perceived costs of fortification by the food industry, the concept that NTDs are a problem that only pertains to low and middle-income countries, and socio-political reasons, might also play a role. Only ... social and political negotiations than only appraising evidence and formulating recommendations (Rychetnik et al. 2004). In this set, organized neurosurgery plays an essential role in advocating for

A case study of ReachAnother Foundation as a change champion for developing spina bifida neurosurgical care and advocating for primary prevention in Ethiopia

pandemic, political unrest, limited time and human resources, and technological barriers. Efforts are underway to set up a sustainable database entry protocol in all Centers of Excellence at the earliest ... , contributing to key discussions in generating political will for folic acid fortification in Ethiopia. In 2022, ReachAnother Foundation participated in the G4 Alliance Annual Meeting during 75th World Health

Mandatory fortification with folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects: a case study of Australia and New Zealand

challenge from politicians that all political parties would have to commit. With intense lobbying and countless meetings with politicians from all sides of the New Zealand House of Parliament, this was ... well as health professionals and policy makers. It was therefore astonishing that, at the last minute, political will overturned this sound decisionmaking process in New Zealand. Campaigners for

Marc’Antonio Della Torre and Leonardo Da Vinci: an encounter that changed the history of medicine, art and anatomy

. Marc’Antonio Della Torre (Turrianus). Line engraving, 1688. Wellcome Collection. Wellcome Library no. 9215i wisdom but was more in line with the Aristotelian and scholastic natural philosophy evolving towards a ... else who reached the highest honours in Padua and Pavia [ 15 ]”. In 1501, Marc’Antonio, under the guide of Gabriele Gerbi (1445–1505), famous physician of Verona, graduated in Medicine and Philosophy

Lessons from failure: neurosurgical outreach in Managua, Nicaragua

out, even in similar regions where the political climate may be challenging to navigate. Mission objective The intent of the mission was to empower host pediatric neurosurgeons with an improved ... was assured that even though the region could be characterized by tremendous political instability in the months preceding the visit, they would be able to travel and ultimately execute their mission

Pro: Reducing salt intake at population level: is it really a public health priority?

programmes are cost-saving in all settings (high-, middle- and low-income countries) (economic imperative). Public health policies are powerful, rapid, equitable and cost-saving (political imperative). The ... countries) (economic imperative). Public health policies are powerful, rapid, equitable and cost-saving ( political imperative). S U P P L E M E N TA R Y D ATA Supplementary data are available online at http

Integrated surveillance strategy to support the prevention of neural tube defects through food fortification with folic acid: the experience of Costa Rica

Malformations [ 20 ]. The surveillance system was intended to be simple, flexible, feasible, and inexpensive. Its implementation required a mix of political will, capacity building in the form of technical

Portfolio Vol. IV N 1

disbelief in 'emocracy gives us the key to Thomas Carlyle's political philosophy. He looked about him and saw the terrible social and economic conditions that the Industrial Revolution had brought to England ... Past and Present, Charterism, and Hero-Worship. "To Carlyle democracy was equally abhorrent in theory and practice, idiotic in idea, and in fact inexcusable." To Carlyle the democratic philosophy was

Comment on Lessons from failure: neurosurgical outreach in Managua, Nicaragua, by Jandiala et al.

shunts. This was to be accomplished in three missions but only the first (in which 11 patients were operated) took place. The second fell victim to local political turmoil. “Upon arriving at the