John Barnard, MD
@drjohnbarnard.bsky.social
Retired physician executive; ABP-board certified pediatric gastroenterologist; emeritus prof of pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Measles Could Go “Viral”
When America was great and measles was common, the US Public Health Service published a weekly report on infections like cholera, plague, and measles. Here is a photo of a 1938 measles report. This is what will happen if immunization rates fall below herd immunity levels.
When America was great and measles was common, the US Public Health Service published a weekly report on infections like cholera, plague, and measles. Here is a photo of a 1938 measles report. This is what will happen if immunization rates fall below herd immunity levels.
September 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Measles Could Go “Viral”
When America was great and measles was common, the US Public Health Service published a weekly report on infections like cholera, plague, and measles. Here is a photo of a 1938 measles report. This is what will happen if immunization rates fall below herd immunity levels.
When America was great and measles was common, the US Public Health Service published a weekly report on infections like cholera, plague, and measles. Here is a photo of a 1938 measles report. This is what will happen if immunization rates fall below herd immunity levels.
In 2023, guns continued to be the top cause of death for children. More than cancer. More than car accidents. More than sudden unexplained infant death (SUID). Gun deaths are 100% preventable.
March 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
In 2023, guns continued to be the top cause of death for children. More than cancer. More than car accidents. More than sudden unexplained infant death (SUID). Gun deaths are 100% preventable.
According to US News, I am still a practicing doc, living in Gainesville FL, practicing in Columbus OH, and holding hospital privileges in nearby West Virginia hospitals. I remain on insurance rolls and appointments are available! Other than living in Gainesville, none of this is true!
January 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
According to US News, I am still a practicing doc, living in Gainesville FL, practicing in Columbus OH, and holding hospital privileges in nearby West Virginia hospitals. I remain on insurance rolls and appointments are available! Other than living in Gainesville, none of this is true!
Whooping cough, a vaccine preventable disease, on the rise in 2024.
December 24, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Whooping cough, a vaccine preventable disease, on the rise in 2024.
I read Oshinsky's Polio a few years ago. It remains one of the best books I have ever read. If you like medicine, history, science, politics, competition, intrigue and triumph, give it a go. You won't be disappointed.
December 14, 2024 at 1:02 PM
I read Oshinsky's Polio a few years ago. It remains one of the best books I have ever read. If you like medicine, history, science, politics, competition, intrigue and triumph, give it a go. You won't be disappointed.
Latest from the NRMP: percentage of pediatric gastroenterology fellowship positions filled this year (81.1%) is modestly improved over last year, still below historical highs of upper 90s.
December 10, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Latest from the NRMP: percentage of pediatric gastroenterology fellowship positions filled this year (81.1%) is modestly improved over last year, still below historical highs of upper 90s.
The measles vaccine is highly effective in preventing illness, reducing hospitalizations, and preventing death. See graphic from N Engl J Med 2019: 381: 349. Nearly 0.5 million US cases/yr before vaccination.
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - G. Santayana (1905)
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - G. Santayana (1905)
November 19, 2024 at 1:16 AM
The measles vaccine is highly effective in preventing illness, reducing hospitalizations, and preventing death. See graphic from N Engl J Med 2019: 381: 349. Nearly 0.5 million US cases/yr before vaccination.
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - G. Santayana (1905)
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - G. Santayana (1905)
See retractions in 4 year old with "walking pneumonia".
Walking pneumonia often = Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Not always.
Walking pneumonia often = Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Not always.
November 16, 2024 at 6:09 PM
See retractions in 4 year old with "walking pneumonia".
Walking pneumonia often = Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Not always.
Walking pneumonia often = Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Not always.
Fun to return to Nationwide Children’s Hospital yesterday to hear an update from NIDDK Director, Dr. Griffen Rodgers, as he gave the the annual John Barnard, MD Lecture.
November 14, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Fun to return to Nationwide Children’s Hospital yesterday to hear an update from NIDDK Director, Dr. Griffen Rodgers, as he gave the the annual John Barnard, MD Lecture.