{"id":"cacf33ba-20b5-4693-b766-5b8f88c6ba96","slug":"book-review-the-china-virus-what-is-the-truth-by-james-i-ausman-md-phd-and-russell-l-blaylock-md-reviewed-by-miguel-a-faria-md","title":"Book review: The China Virus: What is the Truth? by James I. Ausman, MD, PhD, and Russell L. Blaylock, MD. Reviewed by Miguel A. Faria, MD","authors":["Miguel Faria"],"abstract":"Background: The book 'The China Virus: What is the Truth?' by James I. Ausman, MD, PhD, and Russell L. Blaylock, MD, explores the origins, dissemination, and media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the role of communist China. It addresses the manipulation of the pandemic narrative and the implications for civil rights globally. The authors present circumstantial evidence regarding the intentionality behind the virus's emergence and the political ramifications involved. Summary: The review highlights the book's comprehensive chronology of the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing the intertwining politics and the alleged misinformation surrounding it. It discusses the potential health consequences of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly concerning autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative conditions linked to the spike protein. The authors compile information from diverse political perspectives, aiming to present a balanced view of the pandemic's narrative. Conclusion: The book serves as a significant contribution to understanding the COVID-19 pandemic and critiques the decline in medical and journalistic ethics. It compiles a wide range of sources to present a narrative that encourages readers to consider the complex truths behind the pandemic. The authors' efforts in compiling this information from various viewpoints are commendable, providing a platform for further discussion on the topic. Keywords: COVID-19, China, pandemic, vaccine, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, media ethics, politics","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/placeholders/specialty/socio-economics-politics-and-medicine.png","publishDate":"2021-08-16T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_705_2021","categories":["Socio-Economics, Politics, and Medicine","Book Review"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/11046/SNI-12-410.pdf"}