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Philip D Darney
Distinguished Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, UCSF
Expertise: Obstetrics and gynecology
Details:
CLAIMS REVIEWED
Prenatal ultrasound is generally safe when performed by trained personnel and used only when medically necessary; its benefits outweigh the risks
CLAIM
Prenatal ultrasound carries “extreme risks”, including miscarriage and genetic damage
SOURCE: Anni Haavisto, Detox and Replenish
Published: 21 Oct 2021
VERDICT
Oral contraceptives associated with increased relative risk of blood clots but not a significantly increased absolute risk, generally safe to use
CLAIM
Women are not warned about the risk of blood clots with their daily steroidal hormone pill
SOURCE: Anonymous, LifeSite News
Published: 23 Jul 2019
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