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A Morel Dilemma: Bonus — The Bradford Hill Criteria & The Morel
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- The Poison Lab
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- Jun 3, 2026
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- 2050
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Summary
In Episode 5, we put the morel mushroom on trial. This bonus episode shows how we built the case. Dr. Grant Comstock joins me for the full, unfiltered causation breakdown using the Bradford Hill criteria, a public health framework used to separate true causation from simple association. We walk through the CDC data step by step, looking at strength of association, timing, dose response, plausibility, consistency, specificity, and the places where the morel theory starts to strain. This is the deeper dive behind the trial: how toxicologists stress-test an outbreak theory when there is no smoking gun, no known toxin, and no easy answer. Select references CDC Bozeman Montana Outbreak Data Ryan's paper on the Bradford hill criteria in EVALI A Morel Dilemma Support the show Review the show where ever your listening Get Messages from Toxo (Join the Newsletter!) Join as a supporting member Ad free episodes Bonus content and early access Discounts and give aways on GOTA PICCEM Mushroom card game The GOTTA PICCEM Poisonous Mushroom Game! The Poisonus Fungus Amongus Children's Book! Full book reading (6 minutes!) Tox trinkets (Rep the show at home!) Reach the show Email: [email protected] More Show Resources Ryan's Medical Games and Resources Show Website