Health Anxiety
Dr. Myrto Ashe's Podcast
The Peril of Certainty in Health Anxiety The podcast, created by NotebookLM based on this newsletter () discusses the complexities of health anxiety and the challenges in distinguishing between psychological and physiological symptoms. It highlights a historical pattern of dismissing patient-reported symptoms, particularly in marginalized groups, often labeling them as mental health issues even when a physical cause is eventually discovered. The source also explores various mind-body techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Limbic Retraining, and the...
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After 42 years in medicine, this JAMA report shocked me
Dr. Myrto Ashe's Podcast
Children's health is in crisis in the US. This newsletter reviews a JAMA article presenting major statistics for infant mortality, firearm deaths, obesity, precocious puberty. Next week we'll delve into sleep issues and depression.
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Boost Heart Health Six Ways to Sunday
Dr. Myrto Ashe's Podcast
info_outlineThe Peril of Certainty in Health Anxiety
The podcast, created by NotebookLM based on this newsletter (https://simple-science.beehiiv.com/p/health-anxiety) discusses the complexities of health anxiety and the challenges in distinguishing between psychological and physiological symptoms. It highlights a historical pattern of dismissing patient-reported symptoms, particularly in marginalized groups, often labeling them as mental health issues even when a physical cause is eventually discovered. The source also explores various mind-body techniques like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Limbic Retraining, and the Safe and Sound Protocol, which can be beneficial, but cautions against their potential to mask or minimize genuine medical conditions. Ultimately, the text emphasizes the importance of humility in diagnosis and the need for healthcare providers to partner with informed patients to achieve comprehensive care.