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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • A rocky start to the week – Part 2

    July 7, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 7, 2026

  • A rocky start to the week- Part 1

    July 6, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 6, 2026

  • Study estimates that nearly 1 in 5 UTIs linked to meat contaminated with E. Coli through contact not ingestion.

    November 4, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 4, 2025 Source:Nearly 1 in 5 UTIs Linked to Meat Contaminated With E. Coli, Study Finds Reference:Zoonotic Escherichia coli and urinary tract infections in Southern California

  • Pig kidney transplants take a step forward with approval of human trials

    September 12, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 12, 2025 Source:Pig kidney transplants take a step forward with approval of human trials

  • Ad hoc approach to using genetically modified pig kidneys poses difficulties ascertaining efficacy despite singular reports of early success.

    January 31, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 31, 2025 Source:Recipient of pig kidney transplant reaches a milestone

  • The ins and outs of prostate cancer screening guidelines

    November 6, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2024 Source:This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer

  • Radioligand therapy for men with a specific type of prostate cancer can produce positive results but requires full disclosure of the side effects as well.

    July 11, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 11, 2024 Source:Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can’t prescribe it yet

  • Pig kidney transplanted into living person for first time

    March 22, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 22, 2024 Source:Pig kidney transplanted into living person for first time

  • Prostate cancer screening is not as clear cut as we would like it to be. In the end, a frank discussion about the risks and benefits using the available evidence will allow the patient to decide if they wish to pursue this option.

    March 5, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 5, 2024 Source:What you should know to reduce the risk of prostate cancer Reference:PROSTATE CANCER—CLINICIAN SUMMARY

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