In this episode I share a wild VA investigation story involving misplaced suspicion, misinterpreted medical images, and seven months of wasted time. I also dive into measles-related eye complications, explaining how this highly contagious virus can lead to conjunctivitis, corneal scarring, and even blindness.

Takeaways:

The VA’s Seven-Month Investigation Fail: Dr. Flanary tells the almost unbelievable story of how VA police spent months investigating "pornographic images"—only to realize they were larynx photos from ENT exams.

Measles Can Cause Blindness: He explains how measles-related conjunctivitis and keratitis can permanently scar the cornea, making it one of the leading causes of childhood blindness in low-income countries.

Spleens, Extra Organs, and Evolution: Responding to fan comments, Dr. Flanary revisits the spleen vs. second liver debate and expands on which organs would be most useful if humans could regenerate them.

Do We Really Need Multiple Skins? In a bizarre but hilarious discussion, Dr. Flanary considers the logistical nightmare of humans molting like reptiles, questioning what we’d even do with billions of discarded skins.

Get Vaccinated Against Measles: With rising measles cases in the U.S., Dr. Flanary strongly emphasizes the importance of the MMR vaccine to protect against severe illness, eye damage, and preventable deaths.

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