{"product_id":"9780994017284","title":"of Plagues and Vampires: Believable Myths,and Unbelievable Facts From Medical Practice","description":"Of Plagues and Vampires-\u003cbr\u003eBelievable myths,and unbelievable facts from medical practice.\u003cbr\u003eWe often hear that myth is more important than reality.Is that why myth continues to play such a significant role in medicine? \u003cbr\u003eDo some notions, widely thought to be medical folklore,actually have a scientific basis?\u003cbr\u003eDr Michael Hefferon explores the interfacewhere some of our traditional notions about health meet evidence-based medicine.\u003cbr\u003eDoes listening to classical music really make you smarter?\u003cbr\u003eDid Vampires really exist?\u003cbr\u003eShould we all be on a gluten-free diet?\u003cbr\u003eDoes wearing sunscreen really prevent skin cancer?\u003cbr\u003eDoes drinking cranberry juice really prevent urinary tract infection?\u003cbr\u003eDr Michael Hefferon practices as a Pediatrician in Kingston, Ontario, where he is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Oncology at Queens University.\u003cbr\u003eThis book contains 33 medical \"myths\", which are explored,and referenced for further reading.\u003cbr\u003ePictorial illustrations included.\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced by Queens Chair of History of Medicine, Head, Department of Pediatrics,at Queens University, and former Editor of 'Kingston This Week'","brand":"Woodpeckerlane Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021270466800,"sku":"9780994017284","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780994017284_p0.jpg?v=1763900294","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780994017284","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}