Product Description
by Michael Hefferon (Author)
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
Author Biography
DR Michael Hefferon practices as a Pediatrician in Kingston, Ontario, where he is Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, and Oncology, at Queens University. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in a bilingual Gaelic household, he secured a Scholarship to study Medicine at University College, Dublin. Choosing to specialise in Childrens Medicine, he trained in Dublin, Liverpool, and Kingston, Canada. Dr Hefferon became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1986. His training, teaching and Pediatric Practice have aroused his interest in Medical befiefs-some based more on myth than fact- which he has drawn to the attention of colleagues, through continuing medical education programmes, and his membership inmedical organisations. He lives in Kingston, Ontario, with his spouse, Catherine, while maintaining close contacts with the Briti
