About this archive. Between April and December 2020, retired cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Richard Morgan, MD published 7 essays at realcommonsensemedicine.com: thoughtful, evidence-based commentary on how to think about medical recommendations, conflicting health advice, and common laboratory values. The blog went dormant after 2020. We have recovered these essays from the Internet Archive and present them here, lightly modernized for readability, with appropriate disclaimers.
Important medical disclaimer
This site is an archive of medical commentary written by Dr. Richard Morgan, MD in 2020. Medical guidance, screening recommendations, laboratory reference ranges, and clinical thresholds change as new evidence emerges. Information presented here may not reflect current best practices.
Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice. Always consult your own physician or qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, or any medical decisions specific to your situation.
Articles in this archive
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Colonoscopy and Cologuard
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Conflicting Recommendations: Who Should You Believe?
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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It's Natural, So It Must Be Healthy
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People, Not Patients
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What Is a Normal Cholesterol Value?
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Why Do I Have Abnormal Labs?
About the author: Dr. Richard Morgan, MD is a Harvard Medical School graduate who practiced medicine for over four decades, including as a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon. Read more about Dr. Morgan →