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The dangers of being wedded to an assumption when evaluating a patient’s history and physical findings.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 2026 Source:Ignored by doctors, these young Ontario cancer patients had to fight for a diagnosis. Here is what it took to finally be heard
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House Calls, #1019, June 21, 2026: The Reverse is True
A study on food additives being responsible for increasing heart disease risk seems to ignore that the foods in question are ultra processed and in themselves unhealthy and the people consuming them have lifestyles that increase their risk of disease. When they cite ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) as one of those risky additive, the wheels…
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Conflicting studies evaluating cancer risk after removal of the thymus.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2026 Source:A ‘Useless’ Organ That Doctors Often Remove May Actually Fight Cancer Reference:The Thymus: Function and the Debate Over Its Removal The thymus is a small organ located behind the breastbone, in front of the heart. It serves as the “training ground” for T cells — the immune system’s soldiers that…
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Do higher Sun Protection Factor (SPF) sunscreens provide for better protection? Is there a difference between SPF 30 and 50 for example?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2026 Source:Think higher SPF means better? Experts say not always Note: I do not approve of this article because it is designed to advertise sunscreen products. But that was what I was sent today for the commentary. Reference: SPF Factors and Protection Above SPF 30 UVA vs. UVB Penetration…
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Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 16, 2026 Source:Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit Reference:Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation to prevent fractures and falls: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Large psilocybin dose briefly improved dementia in case study of an 80 year-old woman. Larger controlled studies are required
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 15, 2026 Source:Large psilocybin dose briefly improved dementia in case study Reference:Transient multidomain functional improvement in advanced Alzheimer’s disease following high-dose psilocybin-containing mushroom administration: a case report
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Explain to parents why Vitamin K administration at birth is a safe and effective means of preventing neonatal bleeding conditions. More parents are saying no to the shot due to misinformation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2026 Source:More parents are saying no to newborn vitamin K shots. Experts are concerned. Reference: The following patient handout synthesizes the information discussed across this conversation, covering the rationale for vitamin K at birth, sources of vitamin K, types and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and the outcomes…
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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup. Measles is at the top of the list.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 11, 2026 Source:Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
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