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The Peter Attia Drive

#317 ‒ Reforming medicine: uncovering blind spots, challenging the norm, and embracing innovation | Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H.

Sep 16, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Marty Makary, a renowned Johns Hopkins surgeon and bestselling author, tackles the persistent blind spots in medicine. He reveals how groupthink stifles innovation and discusses the shift from surgical to non-operative treatments for appendicitis. The conversation delves into the peanut allergy epidemic, the myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy, and the urgent need for reform in medical education. Makary pushes for critical questioning in healthcare practices to improve patient outcomes and embraces new approaches.
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  • Cognitive dissonance in the medical community can impede the acceptance of new ideas and perpetuate outdated practices.
  • A shift towards non-operative management of appendicitis illustrates the need to challenge long-standing surgical protocols and embrace evidence-based alternatives.

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