Publisher's Synopsis
Of Plagues and Vampires-Believable myths, and unbelievable facts from medical practice.We often hear that myth is more important than reality.Is that why myth continues to play such a significant role in medicine? Do some notions, widely thought to be medical folklore, actually have a scientific basis?Dr Michael Hefferon explores the interfacewhere some of our traditional notions about health meet evidence-based medicine.Does listening to classical music really make you smarter?Did Vampires really exist?Should we all be on a gluten-free diet?Does wearing sunscreen really prevent skin cancer?Does drinking cranberry juice really prevent urinary tract infection?Dr Michael Hefferon practices as a Pediatrician in Kingston, Ontario, where he is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Oncology at Queens University.This book contains 33 medical "myths", which are explored, and referenced for further reading.Pictorial illustrations included.Introduced by Queens Chair of History of Medicine, Head, Department of Pediatrics, at Queens University, and former Editor of 'Kingston This We
