February 28, 2024 Nutrition Science Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely? Nothing inherent in plants that reduces the risk, rather adopting healthy eating reduces risk of weight gain; one of the risk factors for developing sleep apnea.
February 27, 2024 General information Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic? No, but in Ontario, if you are signed-up to your family doctor’s practice, your family doctor will have to foot the bill for your walk-in clinic visit.
February 26, 2024 Epidemiology Measles travel advisories, New Canadian Pharmacare not covering the cost of Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, and a possible new treatment pathway for people suffering from Crohn’s disease.
February 25, 2024 Sunday House Call Shows House Calls, #915, February 25, 2024: Measles travel advisories in light of WHO reports of outbreaks in certain areas of the world. Recommendations for those planning to travel during March Break.
February 23, 2024 Cardiovascular Diesase Causal relationship remains to be determined for a blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months. Authors of the study recommend further evaluation.
February 22, 2024 General information Does ‘zombie deer disease’ pose risks for humans? No evidence to date that it does.
February 21, 2024 Food The hype surrounding Magnesium (Mg). People who require a supplement usually have a contributing medical issue. For the majority of healthy people, Mg supplements are not needed. Plenty in the food you eat.
February 20, 2024 Addiction More than a bad trip: Experts warn about the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis
February 18, 2024 Sunday House Call Shows Sunday House Call, #914, February 18, 2024: The Walls are Crumbling Down.