David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAP
@davidepsteinmd.bsky.social
⛑Board certified pediatrics & pediatric critical care medicine #PedsICU
⛑Educating parents & community about children’s health - #healthcare
Views are my own
@cedarssinai
https://linktr.ee/davidepsteinmd
⛑Educating parents & community about children’s health - #healthcare
Views are my own
@cedarssinai
https://linktr.ee/davidepsteinmd
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
Large studies & meta-analyses show no causal link once genetics are controlled.
Facts > fear. Even AI (OpenEvidence) confirms it.
#EvidenceBasedMedicine #ScienceMatters
October 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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
Large studies & meta-analyses show no causal link once genetics are controlled.
Facts > fear. Even AI (OpenEvidence) confirms it.
#EvidenceBasedMedicine #ScienceMatters
Reposted by David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAP
🚨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...
- 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...
#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.
healthydebate.ca
September 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🚨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...
- 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...
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
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
"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.
davidepsteinmd.blogspot.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
Reposted by David Epstein, MD, MS, FAAP
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...
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...
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.
jamanetwork.com
September 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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...
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...
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at the dept. of HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
September 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise at HHS.
#ScienceMatters
August 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise to safeguard public health.
#ScienceMatters
August 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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
Public health is not a playground for ideology. We need true scientific expertise to safeguard public health.
#ScienceMatters
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
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
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.
davidepsteinmd.blogspot.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
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
“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
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
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.
www.physiciansweekly.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“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
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
Use the QR code to sign up!
Space is limited.
#cpr
June 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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
Use the QR code to sign up!
Space is limited.
#cpr
May 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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
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
April 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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
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 #PhysicianAndSurgeon #vintagemedicine
Who knew AI could uncover my first medical practice?
#TimeTravelByAI #DrEpsteinMD #WildWestDoc #PhysicianAndSurgeon #vintagemedicine
April 24, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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
Who knew AI could uncover my first medical practice?
#TimeTravelByAI #DrEpsteinMD #WildWestDoc #PhysicianAndSurgeon #vintagemedicine
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-...
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-...
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.
davidepsteinmd.blogspot.com
April 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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-...
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-...
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
#ScienceForParents #MMRVaccine #MedicalFacts
April 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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
#ScienceForParents #MMRVaccine #MedicalFacts
Having a little fun with AI. However, the equipment accessories are somewhat dubious. Don’t try to understand them…😬
#pediatrics #pediatricicu #pediatricintensivist #ai
Do you recognize the accessory equipment?
#pediatrics #pediatricicu #pediatricintensivist #ai
Do you recognize the accessory equipment?
April 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Having a little fun with AI. However, the equipment accessories are somewhat dubious. Don’t try to understand them…😬
#pediatrics #pediatricicu #pediatricintensivist #ai
Do you recognize the accessory equipment?
#pediatrics #pediatricicu #pediatricintensivist #ai
Do you recognize the accessory equipment?