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Mind blown: dispelling myths and misconceptions in medicine

  • 1.  Mind blown: dispelling myths and misconceptions in medicine

    Posted 07-01-2020 02:35:00 PM

    "Chocolate causes acne." "Ulcers are caused by spicy foods or stress." "Swallowed chewing gum can take weeks (or seven years!) to digest." Many medical misconceptions are sometimes rooted in a fraction of truth or come from old-but-now-revised science.

    What are some of the common medical myths you hear from patients, family, or friends?  



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    Stephanie Weiner
    Manager of Digital Strategy
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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