Listen Now - Season 5 of Merck Manuals Medical Myths Podcast
Season 5 of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast continues with a closer look at some of the most common misunderstandings around some of today’s most pressing medical topics. Hear from Merck Manuals authors separating fact from fiction on topics including osteoporosis, strabismus, ear infections, rosacea and dandruff, multiple sclerosis and more. Tune in today!
Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest
Dr. Ranya N. Sweis, an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, unravels the distinctions between heart attack and cardiac arrest.
Halitosis
Dr. Bernard J. Hennessy, DDS, from Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, unveils the truth about halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, and dispels common misconceptions about mouthwashes, breath mints and the effectiveness of brushing teeth in reducing bad breath.
RSV
Dr. Brenda Tesini from the University of Rochester Medical Center sheds light on the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and what distinguishes it from COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Osteoporosis Myths
Dr. Marcy Bolster, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, separates fact from fiction when it comes to osteoporosis and how our bones change as we get older.
Strabismus Myths
Dr. Leila M. Khazaeni, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, breaks down what parents and patients need to know about strabismus and misalignment of the eyes, from the impact of screentime to the idea that it will go away on its own.
Ear Infection Myths
Dr. Bradley Kesser, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at University of Virginia School of Medicine, talks ear infections and myths associated with ear care, including cotton swaps and candling.
Debunking Skin Myths: Rosacea and Dandruff
Dr. Jonette Keri, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, shares common myths and misconceptions around rosacea, including its causes and treatments. She also tackles the most pressing myths around dandruff.
Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Michael C. Levin, MD, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, talks multiple sclerosis and the most common myths surrounding it, including what we know about its causes and the impact of a diagnosis in the short- and long-term.
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