Merck Manuals Medical Myths

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Mythbusting Altitude Sickness: What Really Happens When You Go Too High, Too Fast

Whether you’re skiing in Colorado, trekking in Nepal, or visiting a city like Denver, you’ve probably heard warnings about altitude sickness — but how much of it is true? On this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast, our host talks with Dr. Andrew Luks, professor of ... Show more

. 28min 3sec

Heart Health Unveiled: Myths and Realities of Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease involves impairment of blood flow through the coronary arteries, it is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast, we provide deeper insight into coronary artery disease with Dr. Ranya N. Sweis, ... Show more

. 24min 36sec

Unmasking Foodborne Illnesses: Myths, Risks, and Prevention with Dr. Larry Bush

On this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast, infectious disease expert Dr. Larry Bush—Affiliate Professor of Medicine at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University and Affiliate Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Mia ... Show more

. 19min 48sec

Preeclampsia Unveiled: Myths, Risks, and Realities with Dr. Antonette Dulay

In this episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths podcast, we explore preeclampsia with Dr. Antonette Dulay, a maternal-fetal medicine division chief of the department of OBGYN at Main Line Health System, as well as a senior physician at Axia Women’s Health. She is board-certifi ... Show more

. 30min 33sec

Why Babies Cry: Understanding and Managing Colic

This episode of the Merck Manuals Medical Myths Podcast debunks common misconceptions related to colic and why babies cry so much. Dr. Alicia R. Pekarsky, MD, FAAP, ABP Certified in Child Abuse & General Pediatrics and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical Uni ... Show more

. 19min 35sec