Dr. Barry Dworkin

The week: Hep A in strawberries, new rapid tests for Syphilis, Virtual Surgery, and another useless coffee study.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 31, June, 1, 2, and 3, 2022

Source:
Organic strawberries linked to Hepatitis A outbreaks in U.S. and Canada
New rapid test for syphilis can give patients immediate access to treatment, Alberta doctors say
Meeting with your doctor in the metaverse? Health care is about to get more virtual
Drinking coffee may be linked to lower risk of death, even with a little sugar
Does Sugar Make Coffee’s Benefits Less Sweet?

Reference:
Association of Sugar-Sweetened, Artificially Sweetened, and Unsweetened Coffee Consumption With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality

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