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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Although sugar may contribute to heart disease risk, the reality is more complex

    February 4, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 4, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Excess sugar may triple risk of heart problems: U.S. study Reference: Yang Q, et al “Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among U.S. adults” JAMA Intern Med 2014; DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13563.

  • Study poses theoretical musings about how exposure to cooler temperatures affect weight

    January 24, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 24, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Cold? Good thing if you want to lose weight, researchers say Reference: Cold exposure – an approach to increasing energy expenditure in humans

  • Mathematical model predicts increase spread of viral illness with use of fever-reducing medications

    January 22, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 22, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Fever-reducing drugs may increase flu-related illnesses and deaths, Canadian researchers warn Reference: Population-level effects of suppressing fever

  • Ontario pharmacists and nurses lobbying for an increased physician-like role

    January 17, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 17, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Ontario pharmacists, nurses want expanded duties  

  • C. difficile infections do occur in children and can be exacerbated by certain antibiotics

    January 15, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 15, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Gut superbug C. difficile threat to children, not just adults, Canadian pediatricians warned  

  • Health care invoice at point of service would help public understand true cost of care

    January 13, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 13, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: CEO of Windsor hospital wants patients to know what health care costs  

  • How cancer statistics can be misrepresented in science and media reporting

    January 10, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Why Everyone Seems to Have Cancer  

  • Sick notes demanded by employers waste everyone's time

    January 9, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2014 [display_podcast] Source: Employers shouldn’t demand sick notes, OMA says Reference: Please Stay Home if You Are Sick: Ontario’s Doctors

  • Supplement claims to prevent colds do not live up to the research

    December 5, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 5, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Do all these supplements really help us battle winter?  

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