Cold plunges are overrated and bordering on useless
No significant real-life data showing benefits
Research suggests cold water immersion doesn't help with sore muscles
Beliefs:
Need better understanding/study of medical marijuana
Climate change is a major Public Health threat
Pediatric mental health is undervalued in healthcare
No data-backed reason for a child to see a chiropractor
Dr. Anthony Yoon (Plastic Surgeon)
Scrotum is the ugliest part of the body
Study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology confirmed all surveyed scrotums received negative scores
Dr. Olok Kenoja (Psychiatrist aka Dr. K)
Meditation should be first-line treatment for mental illness
Studies show mindfulness/meditation improves symptoms of mental illness
Importance of yogic practices for mental purification/transcendence
Dr. Jake Goodman (Psychiatry Resident)
Resident doctors lack adequate time for sleep and recovery
Can work up to 28 hours per shift, leading to impaired performance
Sleep deprivation akin to alcohol intoxication in terms of impairment
Dr. Danielle Jones (OB GYN aka MDJ)
Healthcare Providers often dismiss/ignore concerns of women, harming their health
Dr. Siobhan Deshauer (Internal Medicine & Rheumatology aka Violin MD)
Medical system focuses on fixing issues in office/OR but neglects overall societal health
Emphasis on individual ownership of health and societal support for healthy decisions
Dr. Ed Hope (Emergency Medicine)
Theory that you can live forever by brain time dilation in dying moments
Smaller brain (dying cells) leads to slower experience of time, creating an eternal moment
Dr. Ricky Brown (Plastic Surgeon)
Public misconception about plastic surgery focusing solely on aesthetics like Hollywood portrayals
Also involves reconstructive work (cleft palates, cancer reconstruction)
Dr. Sanjay Janeja (Hematologist & Oncologist)
Integrative approach of diet, lifestyle, herbals, and natural products in Cancer Care often overlooked in favor of traditional pharmacologic drugs
Dr. John Patton (Anesthesiologist)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin) can be more effective than opioids for certain pain management situations
Dr. Dana Brands (Podiatrist)
Excessive medical jargon can hinder patient understanding
Clear communication is essential; if you can't explain simply, you may not understand it fully
Dr. Brian Boxer-Walkler (Ophthalmologist)
Don't rub your eyes; can lead to infections, COVID, and worsen conditions like keratoconus
Dr. Rena Malik (Urologist & Pelvic Surgeon)
Medical education lacks sufficient focus on nutrition
Knowledge in nutrition is crucial as it's the foundation of health
Summary
Various hot takes highlight overlooked areas and misconceptions in medicine.
Common themes include the need for better understanding/studying of specific health areas, better communication with patients, and integrating broader lifestyle and societal health aspects into medical care.