April 19, 2022 Gastroenterology Health agencies investigating the source/cause of clusters of Hepatitis in children noted in the US, UK, and Spain. So far, it remains unknown.
June 29, 2021 Allergy/Immunology Much ado about coffee (another observational study about it, please make it stop) with apologies to the Bard. Let’s move on to a more relevant study that shows mRNA vaccines produce long-term persistent immunity. #VaccinesWork
October 25, 2019 Addiction Charter challenge over denial of liver transplants to alcoholics will proceed.
September 6, 2019 Allergy/Immunology Hype/marketing and celebs are convincing people who do not have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity that gluten-free diets are healthier for you. More misinformation for your scrapbook.
July 3, 2019 Gastroenterology Many people are unaware of a common diarrhea-causing parasite linked to water contamination
November 22, 2018 Food Science Two studies in the NEJM conclude that probiotic use to mitigate symptoms of acute gastroenteritis in children did not ameliorate symptoms and was no better than placebo.
July 20, 2018 Alcoholism Alcohol-related liver disease increasing in younger U.S. adults according to observational study
June 13, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Many not getting colon cancer screening when they should. Half of all colorectal cancer diagnosed in Canada are too late for effective treatment. Screening starts at 50 for those with no family history.
March 16, 2018 Food Science Keep your colon happy and make sure you completely cook those frozen chicken nuggets