All posts by Mark Crislip

Mark Crislip, MD has been a practicing Infectious Disease specialist in Portland, Oregon, from 1990 to 2023. He has been voted a US News and World Report best US doctor, best ID doctor in Portland Magazine multiple times, has multiple teaching awards and, most importantly,  the ‘Attending Most Likely To Tell It Like It Is’ by the medical residents at his hospital. His multi-media empire can be found at edgydoc.com.

A black-and-white photo of a person dressed in an elaborate costume, standing and holding a skull in one hand. The backdrop has a cloudy sky. The style suggests a theatrical setting.

A New DC Degree. What the World Needs Now.

Perhaps the neck manipulation was a bit too aggressive.

/ November 19, 2024

Hungover

Hangovers: a problem with only one solution.

/ October 15, 2024
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AI and the SCAM Literature

AI reviews the medical literature on the mechanisms of various SCAMs

/ September 17, 2024
A close-up image showing severe dental decay. Multiple teeth are discolored, significantly decayed, and broken. The gums appear inflamed and red, indicating possible severe infection and poor oral hygiene.

Licking

A dog's mouth is likely less 'dirty' than a meth mouth.

/ August 20, 2024

Pulse Diagnostics

Perhaps the EKG of my bulldog. TCPM wouldn't have a clue what was going on.

/ July 16, 2024

Save the Whales, Blind the Children

The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead depicts a scene in which a bowl of golden rice is weighed against the feather of truth.

/ June 18, 2024

Bird is the Word

Something H5N1 this way comes. Perhaps.

/ May 21, 2024

Tongue

TCPM Tongue diagnosis. Garbage in, garbage out.

/ April 16, 2024

Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Epilogue

I felt remarkably well when I awoke despite the previous night’s beer. I was a little thirsty, and my mouth felt like I brushed my teeth with a toilet brush. I took a long shower and took my time getting ready for work. I bought a scone and tea on my way to the trolley and picked up a newspaper. For the...

/ April 13, 2024

Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 15 minus 1

For those more observant than a semi-senile old man, I cut and pasted the wrong text this morning. Now updated. Good thing I am retired.

/ April 6, 2024