David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAP

Continued… #acetaminophen #tylenol #autism

Recent claims by RFK Jr. propose a link between acetaminophen to autism—but the best evidence says otherwise.
Large studies & meta-analyses show no causal link once genetics are controlled.
Facts > fear. Even AI (OpenEvidence) confirms it.
#EvidenceBasedMedicine #ScienceMatters

#ScienceMatters. Canadian medical, research, clinical and health-care organizations stand up for science - Healthy Debate We all have a role to play in standing up for science. Speak up and share your stories about how false health information is impacting you, Canada and the world.

🚨We must standup to the bunk! We can't let lies win.

- Vaccines ≠ autism
- Ivermectin ≠ cure for cancer, autism, or COVID
- COVID vaccines ≠ "turbo cancer" or "sudden death"!

Our statement, signed by over 20 leading health orgs, healthydebate.ca/2025/09/topi...

"What If?": Is The Grass Really Greener? This is a healthcare blog for those interested in acute care pediatrics with perspectives and information on acute illness and injury in children.

We’ve all asked it...

What if I had taken that other job? Moved abroad? Made a different choice when it really mattered?

If you've ever looked over the fence and wondered whether the grass really is greener, this one's for you.

davidepsteinmd.blogspot.com/2025/09/what...

#whatif #reflection

#violenceisnottheanswer #prayersforthefamilies #respectforall

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

More twisted "science" from RFK Jr forthcoming...

Let's focus on the evidence. For example...👇

"Acetaminophen use during pregnancy was NOT associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in sibling control analyses."
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Physicians are responsible for providing the standard of care.

Physicians are not “handcuffed” but must work within ethics, documentation, hospital policy, and the law.

For adults: Surrogates can decline care, even if physicians think it’s unwise, so long as it’s within the bounds of substituted judgment or best interest.

For children: Physicians do have an obligation to intervene if refusal constitutes neglect or serious risk of harm.

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at the dept. of HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.

#ScienceMatters

Many scientists & healthcare professionals are expressing frustration & anger at RFK Jr.’s attempts to twist scientific truths into conspiracy theories & misinformation.

Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise to safeguard public health.

#ScienceMatters

Are You Listening to Understand, or Just Waiting to Respond? This is a healthcare blog for those interested in acute care pediatrics with perspectives and information on acute illness and injury in children.

Most people don’t listen to understand—they listen to reply.
A small pause, a deep breath, and real attention can change a conversation, a relationship… even an outcome.

📰 Read more: davidepsteinmd.blogspot.com/2025/08/are-...

#ActiveListening #MindfulListening #Leadership #CommunicationSkills

Failing Forward: How Setbacks Shape Success - Physician's Weekly Dr. David Epstein advocates for reframing failure as a springboard for adaptation, innovation, and long-term success, rather than a discouraging setback.

“Failure is not an option.”
Great in crisis. Misleading in life.

Most growth happens because we fail…then learn, adapt, and try again.

Maybe it’s time to rethink failure.

www.physiciansweekly.com/failing-forw...

#GrowthMindset #Leadership #FailureIsAnOption

Learn to how to save a child’s life! Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s in partnership with the Beverly Hills Fire Department and Beverly Hills CPR are teaming up to provide a free infant and child CPR course for parents and caregivers of children.

Use the QR code to sign up!

Space is limited.

#cpr

#starwars #maythe4thbewithyou #maytheforcebewithyou

#pediatrics #kids

#holocaust #holocaustremembranceday #holocaustmemorialday #holocaustmemorial

#holocaust #holocaustremembranceday #holocaustmemorialday #holocaustmemorial

Just your average doctor… but in space. AI beamed me aboard the Enterprise… Exploring strange new worlds, seeking out new life—and making sure it’s medically stable. #DrEpsteinMD #StarTrekVibes #AIAdventures #FutureOfMedicine #TricorderReady #BoldlyGo #SpaceDoc #Engage

Just your average doctor… but in space.
AI beamed me aboard the Enterprise…

Exploring strange new worlds, seeking out new life—and making sure it’s medically stable.

#DrEpsteinMD #StarTrekVibes #AIAdventures #FutureOfMedicine #TricorderReady #BoldlyGo #SpaceDoc #Engage

Stepped into the Wild West with a little help from AI—turns out I was making house calls before it was cool (and before cars, phones, or modern anesthesia). Who knew AI could uncover my first medical practice? #TimeTravelByAI #DrEpsteinMD #WildWestDoc #OldFashionedHouseCalls #PhysicianAndSurgeon #NoWiFiNoProblem #vintagemedicine

Stepped into the Wild West with a little help from AI—turns out I was making house calls before it was cool (and before cars, phones, or modern anesthesia).

Who knew AI could uncover my first medical practice?

#TimeTravelByAI #DrEpsteinMD #WildWestDoc #PhysicianAndSurgeon #vintagemedicine

How “CHIPS” Can Save a Life: Rethinking Healthcare Collaboration This is a healthcare blog for those interested in acute care pediatrics with perspectives and information on acute illness and injury in children.

Think teamwork is just a “nice to have”?

In critical care, it can be the difference between life and death. Discover how Curiosity, Humility, Inclusion, and Psychological Safety form the foundation of the most effective healthcare teams.

#collaboration

davidepsteinmd.blogspot.com/2025/04/how-...

3/3 - Continued…

2/3 - Continued…

1/3 - Heard the rumor that the MMR vaccine causes autism? One of the biggest studies in the world looked at over half a million kids to find out the truth. What they found might surprise you—and help you breathe easier as a parent. Swipe through to see…

#ScienceForParents #MMRVaccine #MedicalFacts